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A bowl of Cauliflower Alfredo (no Heavy Cream) garnished with fresh parsley.

Best way to grow 5-Min Cauliflower Alfredo (no Heavy Cream)

This recipe shows you the best way to make a healthy alfredo sauce using cauliflower instead of heavy cream. It's quick, easy, and delicious, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer or large pot
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Alfredo Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower florets
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta (Optional)

  • 8 ounces pasta of choice

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Steam or boil cauliflower florets until very tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Combine cooked cauliflower, minced garlic, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Serve warm over your favorite pasta or as a sauce for vegetables, enjoying this healthy and delicious Alfredo without heavy cream.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, use less vegetable broth. For a thinner sauce, add more broth as needed. This sauce is also great over chicken or vegetables. You can store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.