Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce - Paleo, Vegan, & Gluten Free
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Good Morning, everyone! I hope you woke up feeling good and refreshed this morning.
I thought I’d share a super easy, super quick, and super healthy recipe with you that is honing in on ALL the fall feels with pumpkin.
I was excited to give this recipe a try when I saw it, but I knew I didn’t want to make it using the original ingredients such as heavy cream, cheese, and butter. So, I jotted down replacements I knew I could use as substitutes to make it Paleo, Vegan, and gluten free.
Let me tell you, it did not disappoint me. In fact, I quite literally inhaled my dinner and had to refrain from getting seconds.
So, are you ready for this PUMPKIN ALFREDO SAUCE?
Shopping List
- 1 package of Miracle Noodles (or Zoodles/zucchini noodles)
- 3/4 of a 13.5oz can organic pumpkin puree
- 3/4 of a 13.5oz can organic coconut milk
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 5 garlic cloves - minced
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (or more to taste)
Before we get started I want to note that the package of Miracle Noodles is really a serving for one. The sauce makes 4-6 servings, so I had leftover sauce!
Instructions:
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until soft ~ about 3 minutes.
Add in the pumpkin and coconut milk. (I used 3/4 of the can at room temperature.) Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Add the nutritional yeast and salt; and whisk to combine. Let it simmer a few more minutes.
While the sauce is simmering, rinse the Miracle Noodles in a colander and sauté per the package instructions.
Serve and enjoy!
Note - this sauce would make an excellent soup, would be delicious served over rice/cauliflower rice, and it would also be tasty served mixed with chicken as well. I’m going to try that myself!
Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free
The original recipe that I adapted mine from can be found here.
I hope you enjoy this recipe because I sure did! When I make it again, because I most certainly will, I will probably add a dash of garlic powder and Italian seasoning to it as well. I enjoyed it as is, but may play with the ingredients just a bit.
If you decide to try it and make any changes please let me know! I’d love to hear your ideas and try them myself!
XOXO
