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Healthier Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
This creamy Alfredo sauce is made from cauliflower and uses only a little butter and milk. Caramelized onion and garlic give the sauce a heavenly flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower ~ 1 lb/450 g
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3-5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil for vegan/dairy free
- 3/4 cup 175 ml (dairy-free) milk of choice
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast optional, but highly recommended especially for vegan version
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
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Cut the onion and garlic into thin slices. Melt the butter/coconut oil in a skillet on low heat, add onion slices and garlic and sauté covered on low until the onions are golden and caramelized (minimum 20 minutes).
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Bring a pot of well salted water to a boil. Cut the cauliflower into florets and cook until tender (7-10 minutes).
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Place the tender cauliflower florets into a blender or food processor together with the caramelized onions, garlic, 1/2 cup of broth, milk and salt. Puree until smooth.
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Store the sauce in a container with a lid (like a mason jar) and place in the fridge, if not using right away.
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Depending on the size of your blender, you can also double the recipe.
Recipe Notes
To make this sauce entirely dairy-free coconut oil can be used in place of butter and almond milk instead of dairy milk. I have tried this dairy-free version with good results.