Vegan Alfredo Sauce

*You will need a high speed blender or food processor.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole raw organic cashews
1 cup boiling water
1/2 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced
3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Cauliflower florets, from 1 large head of cauliflower
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water from cooked cauliflower (either works fine)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 lemon, juiced (approx. 1 TBSP)
1 TBSP nutritional yeast (you can find this in the natural foods section of larger
grocery stores or at a health food store.) This is a great "cheesy" substitute. Plus, it is
loaded with nutrients. Try it on eggs, pasta, veggies, salads. Anything that you might
put parmesan cheese on.
Directions:
1) Soak cashews in boiling water for 30 or more minutes.
2) Saute' onions and garlic over medium heat for 8 minutes or until soft and translucent.
3)Cook cauliflower florets, in medium saucepan w/lid, with water or broth, for
approximately 8 minutes. Until soft, but not mushy.
4) Drain cashews and add all ingredients to blender or food processor.
5) Blend until smooth.
6) Add additional broth/water for desired consistency.
7) For a cheesier flavor you can add additional lemon juice and/or nutritional yeast.
*for pesto sauce- Combine 1 cup parsley, 1 cup basil leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil
and 2 tablespoons pinenuts or walnuts, in blender or food processor.
You can also add a few tablespoons of prepared pesto (found in most health food
stores near hummus and salsa).