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broccoli-alfredo-recipe

Broccoli Alfredo Recipe

A creamy, vegan Alfredo sauce with broccoli.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 cup Raw cashews soaked in water for at least 4 hours
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the broccoli florets in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, almond milk, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. 3. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the blended sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and slightly thickened.
  4. 4. Add the cooked broccoli to the sauce and stir to combine. Serve hot over your favorite pasta.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Alfredo, Broccoli, Vegan
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