Alfredo!

If there's one thing I LOVE to eat it's Fettuccine Alfredo (if you couldn't tell already from my "About Us" page.) The only problem- the dairy. Gluten is easy to get rid of because I can easily sub out the gluten-infested noodles for Tinkyada's Gluten Free Fettuccine Noodles and I don't even notice a difference! But the Alfredo-now that's a tricky one. 

I have tried all sorts of dairy free Alfredos. Some made from cashews, some prepackaged from the store, some made from gluten free flours and I have not been satisfied! Luckily for me, longing is a great inventor of amazing dishes and this next dish is amazing! I'm so pleased that it turned out so well! I always ask my husband is a recipe is "website worthy" and he said, "Honey, this is restaurant worthy." ;) What a sweetie! Enjoy!

Vegan Alfredo

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
Created by jalene

Start to finish less than 10 min
Makes about 2 & 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup Vegan Earth Balance Butter 
• 1/2 cup Vegan Chive & Garlic Cream Cheese Alternative (I used Galaxy Nutritional Foods' Brand- You can find it at health food stores in refrigerated section)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 
  
• 1/4 tsp onion powder 
  
• 1 can (13.5oz) Coconut Milk
• 2 Tbsp Nutritional Flakes
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• fresh ground pepper (to taste)

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Directions: 

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cream cheese. Add the garlic and onion powder then stir in the coconut milk. 
2. Bring to a boil then add the nutritional flakes, salt and pepper. Serve warm. 

Keep unused portion in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Tips from jalene:

The great thing about this dish is that you can't tell it's made from coconut milk (unless it's reheated). But even when it is reheated, its only a slight taste. For this reason I recommend making this fresh when you need it. 

Also, I always carefully read the list of ingredients on anything prepackaged that I buy. When shopping for "dairy free" items, I have found a HELPFUL trick! IF THE LABEL SAYS "VEGAN" IT'S ALSO DAIRY FREE! And thanks to all the Vegan consumers out there, there are a lot more Dairy Free options in the grocery stores today!