Vegan Mushroom Alfredo Sauce with Beet Noodles

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How to make it

  1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cut cauliflower into florets.

  2. Roast cauliflower for 25-30 minutes.

  3. Rough chop onion and garlic.

  4. Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Roast until translucent and aromatic (about 3-5 minutes).

  5. Add in roast cauliflower and stock.

  6. Cook down for 2-3 minutes.

  7. Add in seasoning and lemon juice.

  8. Place into high speed blender such as a Vitamix. Process, gradually increasing speed, until smooth.

  9. Meanwhile, place 2 inches of water over high heat to bring to a boil. Place beets in and cook for ~5-7 minutes (or 10-15 minutes if you prefer soft noodles). Strain, and rinse.

  10. Place a separate sauce pan over medium heat. Spray with pam. Add in chopped mushrooms (I use oyster).

  11. Cover with a lid and cook down for 2-3 minutes. Feel free to sprinkle with garlic powder or Italian seasoning.

  12. Pour cauliflower Alfredo into mushroom pan and toss.

  13. Spoon onto noodles.

  14. Top with freshly ground pepper or a spring of rosemary and enjoy.

What you’ll need

1 head of cauliflower

olive oil

1 sweet onion

4 cloves garlic

2 - 2 1/2 Cups vegetable or mushroom stock

3-4 Tbsps nutritional yeast

salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp lemon

1 tsp thyme (or Italian seasoning)

fresh rosemary (optional)

3 cups mushrooms

5 large beets, spiralled