Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Vegan Alfredo

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This vegan version of alfredo sauce is creamy and satisfying over thick noodles, but silken tofu adds protein and is cholesterol free. Win-win.

Alfredo is one of those dishes from my omni past that I still crave from time to time. This recipe satisfies with it's smooth rich flavor. It is on regular rotation at our house.

Vegan Alfredo
Ingredients:

1 lb fettuccine

1 12 oz package silken tofu extra firm
2 cups plain unsweetened soy milk

1 tbsp vegan margarine
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2-1 tsp salt, to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp white miso paste

Optional add ins:
1 cup frozen peas
vegan parmesan (I prefer Go Veggie brand)
ground pink peppercorn
parsley

Directions:

Cook the fettuccine according to package directions.

Drain the tofu and put it in a blender with the soy milk. Blend until the tofu is completely incorporated with the milk. Heat the margarine in a saucepan, and add the tofu - milk mixture. Let it begin to simmer and then add in all the spices: onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and miso. Stir and let it continue to simmer and thicken.

I like to put a cup of frozen peas at the bottom of my colander, they will thaw when you drain the hot noodles over them.

Top the noodles with the sauce and add parmesan, pink peppercorn, and parsley to taste.

For 6 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 278 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
335
Calories from Fat
56
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
6.2g
10%
Saturated Fat
0.9g
5%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
333mg
14%
Potassium
363mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates
52.5g
18%
Dietary Fiber
2.1g
9%
Sugars
5.5g
Protein
17.0g
Vitamin A 14%Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 6%Iron 23%
Nutrition Grade B+
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

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