Description
A delicious and creamy vegan twist on traditional Alfredo, featuring white beans and mushrooms for a rich and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces frozen spinach (thawed)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
- 4 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water (or non-dairy milk)
- 15-ounce can white beans (drained or 1.5 cups cooked)
- 1/3 cup raw cashews (soaked for 15 minutes)
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- 2 teaspoons miso
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- Vegan parmesan (optional)
- Pepper flakes (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onion and continue sautéing for another 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add in the thawed spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes, seasoning with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes.
- Push the spinach mixture aside and add the sliced mushrooms, drizzling with balsamic vinegar. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender, seasoning lightly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a blender, combine the white beans, soaked cashews, non-dairy milk, Italian herb blend, miso, and flour. Blend until smooth, adding water or milk as needed.
- Pour the creamy sauce back into the skillet over the spinach mixture, stir well to combine, and heat through for 3-5 minutes.
Notes
For a nut-free option, replace cashews with silken tofu or sunflower seeds. Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan alfredo, white bean sauce, creamy pasta, plant-based comfort food
