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Vegan Alfredo With Broccoli

A creamy and delicious vegan Alfredo pasta 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: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cashews soaked in water for 4 hours
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper ground
  • 12 ounces Pasta your choice of type

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. Steam broccoli florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, vegetable broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. 4. In a saucepan, heat the blended sauce over medium heat until warm and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the cooked pasta and steamed broccoli to the saucepan. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Alfredo, Broccoli, Vegan
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