Cauliflower Alfredo

Name: Cauliflower Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any dairy-free milk); ¼ cup dairy-free cream cheese; ¼ cup nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor, optional); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

11 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Cauliflower Alfredo is a healthy, quick, and easy recipe to make any day of the week. Ready in only 30 minutes.

Updated at: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:51:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories118.1 kcal (6%)

Total Fat9.8 g (14%)

Carbs5.8 g (2%)

Sugars1.6 g (2%)

Protein2.9 g (6%)

Sodium246.8 mg (12%)

Fiber1.2 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

1 headcauliflower

large, cut into florets

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2cloves garlic

minced

½ cupunsweetened almond milk

or any dairy-free milk

¼ cupdairy-free cream cheese

¼ cupnutritional yeast

for a cheesy flavor, optional

1 teaspoongarlic powder

for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Steam the Cauliflower:

Step 2

Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket and steam for about 10-12 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 3

Sauté the Garlic:

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Make the Sauce:

Step 6

In a blender or food processor, combine the steamed cauliflower, almond milk, dairy-free cream cheese, nutritional yeast (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, adding more almond milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Step 8

Combine the Sauce:

Step 9

Pour the cauliflower Alfredo sauce into the skillet with the sautéed garlic. Stir to combine and heat the sauce over low heat for about 2-3 minutes until warmed through.

Step 10

Serve:

Step 11

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.