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Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce (Keto-Friendly) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce (Keto-Friendly)

A rich, velvety, and keto-friendly pasta sauce made from cauliflower. This luscious, savory sauce is packed with umami flavor, making it the perfect healthy stand-in for traditional alfredo.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 cup
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds / 680g (24 oz) fresh cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups (475 ml) chicken stock or bone broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) unsweetened almond or coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) bacon drippings
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) fish sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
  • For an even deeper, nuttier flavor, roast the cauliflower and garlic with a bit of olive oil at 400°F / 200°C until tender and slightly browned before boiling.
  • The fish sauce or gluten-free soy sauce is the secret to a rich, savory umami flavor that mimics aged cheese—don't skip it!
  • To make this sauce vegan, simply use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock and swap the bacon drippings for olive oil or vegan butter.
  • Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop. If the sauce has thickened too much, whisk in a splash of extra chicken stock or water until it reaches your desired consistency.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the cauliflower florets, chicken stock, and whole garlic cloves.
  3. Cover the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Carefully transfer the entire contents of the saucepan—cauliflower, garlic, and any remaining stock—to a high-powered blender or food processor.
  6. Add the almond milk, bacon drippings, nutritional yeast, parsley, salt, pepper, and fish sauce.
  7. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice to ensure everything is incorporated.
  8. Pour the blended sauce back into the saucepan and warm it over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
  9. Serve immediately.
  10. Freeze leftover sauce in an ice cube tray for perfectly portioned servings. Just pop a cube or two into a pan to thaw and reheat for a quick meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 2gFat: 2.6g

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