The perfect refreshing, “cheesy” summer lunch salad. A delicious, healthy twist on the classic Alfredo fettuccine. Though I say raw, I used toasted pine nuts, so its 99 percent raw. But I just love toasted pine nuts. If you are a 100 percent raw foodist, you can add raw pine nuts or another other soaked and dried nut you like.
In yesterday's post, I talk about the importance of soaking your nuts. If you missed this valuable information, CLICK HERE to learn why you should start soaking your nuts too.
What is Nutritional Yeast?
Today, I want to present another superfood that helped me a lot on my journey towards living a plant-based lifestyle: NUTRITIONAL YEAST. Despite its unappetizing name, nutritional yeast flakes may be one of the best additions to your diet. It is popular with vegans and vegetarians and may be used as an ingredient in recipes or as a condiment to add a "cheesy" flavor.
These versatile Parmesan-like tasting flakes can be added to sauces, dressings, pasta, and everything else that needs a cheesy finishing touch. We often use it as a substitute for cheese in sauces (Alfredo or Mac & Cheese) because of its creamy, nutty, and cheesy flavor. But some people add it as a savory garnish for popcorn.
Nutritional yeast is a wonderful, nutrient-rich addition to your diet. One tablespoon packs 5 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. Other than that, it is a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, inlcuding B-vitamins like B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (folate). Furthermore, it also has a good amount zinc, manganese, copper, iron, and magnesium. It is gluten-free, low in fat, and low in sodium.
Ready to give this yummy superfood a try?
Raw Vegan "Cheesy" Alfredo Zoodles
Ingredients
For the zucchini pasta
2 zucchinis, spiralized
1/3 cup spring onion (scallion) chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts raw or toasted
For the Alfredo sauce
3/4 cup raw unsalted cashew nuts soaked for at least 1 hour
2 clove garlic minced
3-4 tbsp nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup fresh chives or parsley or to taste
1/2 lime or lemon juice only (use less if using lemon)
black pepper to taste
sea salt to taste
FYI: CLICK HERE for more info on how to spiralize veggies.
Directions
- Soak cashew nuts for at least 4 hours in water. Overnight is best. The longer you soak them the creamier the cashew cheese.
- Spiralize the zucchini with a spiralizer, hand spiralizer or julienne peeler.
- Toast pine nuts until golden in a dry pan (optional)
- Combine all Alfredo sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth creamy, “cheesy” sauce. Add a little bit more coconut milk or water if needed.
- Add spiralized zoodles (or zucchini noodles) to a bowl or plate, top with Alfredo sauce, spring onions and pine nuts.
Bon Appétit
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wow, thi looks great and healthy indeed, upped. Thanks for this.
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I sure will. Thanks for the mention and wishing you all the best too!
You are welcome, always.
This looks amazingly delicious @amy-goodrich keep up the great work and share your creations of goodies
Thanks @michelnilles! Always happy to share some vegan yummies!
I've never tried a vegan alfredo, but now I've got too. I've got a friends recipe that's similar to this. :)
It is delish. I'm sure you'll love it! Vegan mac and cheese with similar sauce is amazing too. Often add cauliflower to the sauce too. Yum!
I really enjoyed the shake you shared yesterday had it today . And today's meal looks so delicious as well :D
Thanks for the feedback. So glad you liked the smoothie too! We loved it!
You're welcome (: thanks for the share
Always am enjoying with your great recipes , and healthy food, I like it. Thank you so much @amy-goodrich
Aww thanks my friend! You are so kind @creativewoman!
I love zucchini noodles.... I think I'm going to make this, I've got all the ingredients to make this ;)
Great! Let me know how you liked it. Enjoy ;)
Yummy as usual.. we love to put nutritional yeast on our popcorn...so good :)
Never tried that before, but then we almost never eat popcorn. I'll have to try it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts ღ
Hi Amy... that's an awesome recipe! Oh man, I love nutritional yeast. We use it almost everywhere. On top of salads, beans, lentils, noodles, etc. etc. I hope you are doing great. Greetings from Bali ☺
Thanks my friend! How is Bali? Have heard the vegan food is amazing there. Take care ;)
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These zoodles look delicious, I love the taste of nutritional yeast and I sprinkle it on almost everything :)
Same here! Running out though. One month and a half until Europe trip... hope it last till then hehe ღ ღ
it looks very refreshing !
It sure was! Thanks @helene for stopping by.
It looks healthy and delicious
Thanks @rehan12!
I love nutritional yeast! There are so many possible applications, it tastes great and it has so many nutrients in it. Perfect for vegetarians or vegans but also omnivores in my opinion. Great job @amy-goodrich, to include information on nutritional yeast in this recipe post! :)
Always happy to spread the healthy lifestyle vibe and I agree it is a must have for everybody, plant-based munchers and omnivores alike. Thanks for your comment @alinalisa
This looks really very refreshing and super tempting @amy-goodrich!
Thanks for making me discover the nutritional yeast, I will have to look out for it and give it a try!
Cheers
@progressivechef
A must try. Believe me! You won't regret it. Thanks for your comment and enjoy the rest of this beautiful day @progressivechef
Yummm
Looks great I should really try this out sometime (:
Thanks! You will not regret trying this. So easy and yum ;)
This looks yummy! Keep up the good work :)
Thank you so much @theinspirator for your lovely comment!
You are welcome @amy-goodrich ! Look forward to seeing some more of your recipes :)