Description
Indulge in this creamy, guilt-free Healthy Alfredo Sauce made from fresh cauliflower, garlic, and nutritional yeast. In just 20 minutes, you can create a luscious sauce that pairs beautifully with whole-grain pasta, steamed vegetables, or grilled chicken. This delectable dish offers all the flavor of traditional Alfredo without the excess calories, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Steam the cauliflower florets for about 8-10 minutes until tender.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic until golden and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Blend steamed cauliflower, sautéed garlic, low-fat milk, and nutritional yeast until smooth.
- Pour the mixture back into the pan over low heat; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir continuously until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Serve over whole-grain pasta or zoodles and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Substitute Greek yogurt for low-fat milk for added creaminess. - Add fresh herbs like basil or spinach to enhance flavor and nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat gently to maintain creaminess.