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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Hoff's Broccoli Cashew Carbonara

Hoff's Broccoli Cashew Carbonara
Yields: 4-6 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:
  • 12-16 oz. Whole Wheat Pasta
  • 1 head Broccoli (chopped) 
  • 8 oz. Smoked Tempeh (chopped) 
  • 2 tbsp. Sea Salt
Sauce
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 12 oz. Silken Organic Tofu
  • 1 cup plain unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Juice from 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 2 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • Pinch Nutmeg
  • Black Pepper (to taste)
Directions:
  1. Bring one large pot of water & 2 tbsp. Sea Salt to boil, cook Pasta till al dente according to directions
  2. With 3 minutes remaining, add Broccoli to Pasta cooking water
  3. Using a Vitamix/Nutribullet, blend Sauce ingredients until smooth
  4. Drain Pasta & Broccoli, combine with Sauce, Tempeh & heat through

 Hoff Thoughts: For a very smooth sauce, soak Cashews in water overnight or at least 4 hours; drain & rinse before using.


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