Prep Notes
This cashew-based sauce is a creamy and delicious vegetarian option to go with your favorite noodles, vegetables, and proteins. It’s full of healthy fats and free of dairy, gluten, and sugar, making it a perfect option for many diets!
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup hot water (for soaking and blending)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
- Fresh cilantro to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Soak cashews in hot water for one hour.
- Fry onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add chopped mushrooms and continue to fry.
- Blend cashews with enough water to make it a thin cream.
- Add cashew cream, cilantro, salt and pepper to pan and serve with zucchini noodles or another healthy option!
Credit
Mafalda Henriques