Description
Healthy Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, guilt-free delight that elevates your meals without compromising flavor. This luscious sauce combines steamed cauliflower, garlic, and nutty Parmesan to create a rich taste reminiscent of traditional Alfredo, but with fewer calories. Perfect for busy weeknights, it pairs beautifully with whole-grain pasta, zoodles, or grilled proteins for a satisfying dish in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cauliflower florets (steamed until fork-tender)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Steam cauliflower florets for 5-7 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until golden (1-2 minutes).
- Blend steamed cauliflower, sautéed garlic, chicken broth, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Return the mixture to the skillet over low heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper; add nutmeg or cayenne if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg