Vegan Alfredo Sauce

• small head of cauliflower-clean & steam until tender
• soak 1 c of raw cashews by covering with filtered water for 2 hours, strain & rinse thoroughly (if unable to find raw, use unsalted roasted and soak in hot water), (do not use the water nuts soaked in)

In a heavy duty blender (love my Vitamix), add the following:

• steamed cauliflower
• soaked and rinsed cashews
• 2 c veggie broth (non-Vegan option: chicken broth)
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• pinch of nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional add-ins:  hot pepper flakes, juice of 1/2 lemon

Blend all ingredients thoroughly.  Pour into a saucepan or skillet to slowly reheat.  

Optional vegan/non-vegan add-ins to the sauce:  green peas, bacon bits, green onions, fresh herbs of choice, parmesan cheese, or cheese of choice.

• Prepare a 1-2 lbs of fave pasta or blanched spiraled veggie such as zucchini
• Add sauce
• ENJOY!

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Green Bean Casserole Clean Style & VEGAN

1 lb of fresh green beans, cleaned and snipped to desired size

• steam until just slightly fork tender--I personally like anything other than mushy! (it's personal)

Casserole flavors & mixins:

• 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced - Caramelize in a non-stick pan until edges begin to brown
• deglaze the pan with 1 T of tamari or 2 1/2 tsp of liquid aminos 
• Add:  
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 ozs of fresh organic mushrooms of choice, finely chopped
• Saute for 3 minutes
• Add:
• 2 T nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp of smoked or regular paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• In a small bowl whisk:
• 1/4 c chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour or gluten free "fave" flour
• 2 c creamy plant-based milk or coconut cream (8-9 g fat per 1 cup)

Bring the "soup in the makin" to a boil and add the flour alternative milk mixture, when it boils again, reduce to medium low and simmer for 4 minutes or until thickened.

• Add to green beans and pour into a casserole dish
• Top with blending of:
• 1 c slivered almonds or chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 tsp tamari or 1 tsp liquid aminos
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly & slightly browned to desire!

Enjoy this new traditional of green bean casserole!

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