Cauliflower Cashew Butter Alfredo

Cauliflower Cashew Butter Alfredo with vegetable noodles in a creamy steamed cauliflower and cashew based sauce with nutritional yeast and green peas. 

Did I ever tell you guys that we have a spare fridge in the garage?

Shortly after moving into our condo, I took the fridge for a grocery haul trial and decided after much pushing and shoving that it just wasn’t big enough.

“Nope, not happening,” I said while trying to smoosh an unruly bundle of kale into the already tight produce drawer.

So now we keep the fridge downstairs stocked with frozen fruit and veggies, extra almond milks, kombucha, beer for Dan, oh, and cauliflower.

It doesn’t matter how big or small the head of cauli is, it just takes up too much oddly shaped space to hang out upstairs.

When it’s time to fetch said items, Dan and I pull straws on whose turn it is to race down the stairs to pull the produce out of exile.

Not it.

Everyone’s a winner with this Cauliflower Cashew Butter Alfredo on their plate, though- it’s the perfect plate-based pasta to fall into fall with!

I was so inspired by my Creamy Cauliflower Dip from a few weeks back that I’m bringing cauli back in a saucy rendition.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…is there anything that cauliflower can’t do?!

You’re going to love using it here as the base to this plant-based alfredo that’s vegan, gluten free, grain free, and oil free.

Cashew butter adds creaminess without any added oils and nutritional yeast adds “cheeziness” without any cheese!

This alfredo is so good it almost didn’t make it to the pan for serving, guys.

The freshly blended mix is the all-to perfect and appropriate opportunity for taste testing…

…and taste testing some more.

Season to your liking and squeeze a little extra garlic, lemon, or nutritional yeast to make it yours!

At Expo East, I got to sample Cece’s Veggie Co. ‘s newest product– their Shells & Cheez!

These cute butternut shells come with their very own vegan cheese, and are ready for smothering in whatever sauce you fancy.

From the first moment I saw their curly-Q shape, I knew they’d be perfect with my creamy alfredo!

Sweet butternut pairs perfectly with nutty cashews and cheesy nutritional yeast to create a new spin on the traditional alfredo.

If you can’t get your hands on any Butternut Shells, try substituting your favorite veggie noodle or pasta of choice.

Whether you choose plants or pasta as your base, this dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

I added in green peas for a pop of color, but if you’re not a pea-person, try adding cooked brussel sprouts, broccoli, or spinach.

If you’re looking for more protein, try adding in tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas.

I like mine with a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan.

If you make this Cauliflower Cashew Butter Alfredo, let me know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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For more easy veggie noodle dishes, check out my One-Pan Asian Style Spaghetti Squash, Veggie Noodles with Sweet Lentil Walnut Bolognese, and Chickpea and Hemp Heart Bolognese with White Sweet Potato Spirals.

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Cauliflower Cashew Butter Alfredo

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• Author: Flora & Vino
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 2-3 servings
• Diet: Vegan

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Cauliflower Cashew Butter Alfredo with vegetable noodles in a creamy steamed cauliflower and cashew based sauce with nutritional yeast and green peas.

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Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets and steamed
• 2 TBSP cashew butter (or sub ~1/4 cup cashews, soaked for 1 hour, then drained and rinsed)
• 2 TBSP nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk + more to reach desired consistency
• juice from 1 lemon, squeezed
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Himalayan sea salt, to taste
• pinch of black pepper
• 1 package Cece’s Veggie Co. Shells & Cheez (or sub favorite pasta of choice)
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas

For serving

• red pepper flakes
• vegan parm

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Instructions

1. Add the cauliflower florets to a steamer basket or a pot of boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, until they’re very fork tender. Drain the cauliflower and allow it to cool slightly.
2. Add the cooked cauliflower to a blender with cashew butter, nutritional yeast, almond milk, lemon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blender until everything is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to recombine. Add more almond milk as needed to reach desired consistency– I added almost 1 cup total. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or garlic.
3. Add the butternut shells to a pot of water and boil for 2-4 minutes, until fork tender, or, alternatively, prepare your favorite veggie pasta or gluten-free pasta by following the package instructions.
4. Pour the cauliflower cashew butter alfredo into a large saucepan and over medium heat. Once it’s warm and steaming, add the cooked butternut shells and green peas. Heat the mixture for 3-4 minutes, or until it’s warm throughout and and the green peas are thawed.
5. Serve the pasta on plates with optional red pepper flakes and vegan parmesan. Store leftovers for 2-3 days and reheat before serving.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Category: Entree
• Method: Oven-Bake
• Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Oil-Free

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