Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan)
Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan) delivers a luxuriously smooth, dairy-free sauce with rich cashew body, gentle garlic warmth, and a subtle cheesy note from nutritional yeast. A splash of lemon brightens each bite, making it ideal for tossing with hot pasta, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or layering into casseroles for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the cashews in 1 1/2 cups water in a bowl until softened, at least 20 minutes.
- 2
Drain the water; add the almond milk.
- 3
Blend the mixture in an electric blender or food processor until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 4
Add 1/4 cup water, or as needed, until the sauce is slightly thinner than you want for the final product, as it thickens when heated.
- 5
Add the garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- 6
Pour the mixture into a saucepan.
- 7
Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally until heated through and the desired thickness is reached, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add more water or almond milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Calories 319.97 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 12.05 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 22.96 g 8%
- Total Fat 23.28 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 3.95 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 70.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 6.51 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.67 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 173.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 505.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.26 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.82 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan) is made with 7 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, and Nutritional Yeast. Each serving provides about 319.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, Nutritional Yeast, Unsalted Cashews. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan)?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 319.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan) healthy?
- Creamy Cashew Alfredo (Vegan) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 319.97 calories and 12.05 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.95 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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