Walnut Cream Sauce
Walnut Cream Sauce is a vegan alternative to cheese or milk based pasta sauces. Simple, fresh ingredients and ready to eat in less than 10 minutes. Add butter for a richer, non vegan option.
Servings: 6
Calories: 293kcal
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½-1 cup water
- 2 tablespoon butter optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender, adding water ¼ cup at a time until desired creaminess is reached. Add additional water if needed.
- Warm on the stove on medium heat for 2 minutes. If using butter, add now. Season with additional salt as desired.
- Serve on pasta, fish, or drizzled over your favorite meal.
Notes
Calorie count is for ¼ cup of sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
