I tried this recipe from A Pinch of Yum, and I must say that I am very pleased on how it turned out! It was nice and creamy and had a great mild flavor to it. I can see how this sauce could be used in a number of recipes involving green beans, cauliflower "rice", shiratake noodles, zucchini noodles, etc . Or with shrimp or chicken!
I did modify the recipe so thought it would meet Medifast guidelines, but not by much. I am also thinking about adding a laughing cow cheese wedge to my serving next time, to thicken it up. It would also help me use up the rest of my healthy fat.
I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I have!
Straight from the blender!
The sauce served over diced chicken and spaghetti squash.
Look at that creamy goodness!
I stored the left overs in these Rubbermaid containers. Just put one serving (1/2 cup) of sauce in each container and then freeze. That's it! When you are ready to eat, thaw and re-heat.
Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
1 tbsp garlic, minced (3 Condiments)
1 tbsp light Land O' Lakes butter with canola oil spread (1 Healthy Fat)
3 cups cauliflower florets - I used frozen (6 Greens)
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups lower sodium vegetable or chicken broth or water to limit your salt intake (1 1/2 Condiments for broth)
1/2 tsp salt (2 Condiments)
1/4 tsp black pepper (1/2 Condiment)
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (1/4 Condiment)
1 tbsp Kraft grated Parmesan cheese (1 Condiment)
Directions:
Saute garlic with butter in a large non-stick skillet over low heat. Cook for several minutes until garlic is soft and fragrant but not browned (browned or burnt garlic will taste bitter). Set aside.
Bring the water or broth to a boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower and cook 7 to 10 min or until fork tender. If using frozen cauliflower, follow the cooking time on the back of the package. Do not drain.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer cauliflower to a blender. Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid, garlic/butter, salt, pepper, almond milk and Parmesan cheese to the blender. Blend or puree the sauce for several minutes or until smooth. Serve hot!
Makes about 3 cups or 6 (1/2 cup) servings)
1 Green, 1 and 1/3 Condiments, and 1/6 Healthy Fats per 1/2 cup serving
*Add a laughing cow cheese wedge, if desired to increase your healthy fat serving. 1 light laughing cow cheese wedge is 1/2 a healthy fat.
* I made it a meal by adding 1/2 cup sauce, 1 cup spaghetti squash and 6 oz of chicken (which needs 1 healthy fat).
