

Of course there are so many ways to be environmentally mindful and this is just one tiny aspect of it, but I think if we all (re-)assess our choices and make small shifts in our daily routines, the result can be tremendous.Squash, Vegetable Spaghetti Squash, cucurbita pepo, 30 Seeds Per Pack, Organic, heirloom,Ī great (healthier) substitute for spaghetti, named due to the meat of the fruit becoming long strands when cooked, visually very similar to its namesake. You’re an amazing cook and since you have influence on so many readers in their cooking, I thought I would share my thoughts. Additionally, unless you are using soy milk, the nutritional profile can easily be made up by adding a tad bit of nut butter and/or oil (both are much more space-efficient in packaging and shipping compared to milk) with the water. Think about how much has to go into producing plant milk! growing the plant, processing into milk, packaging, shipping - the whole process is very resource intensive (of course more or less depending on which plant milk) compared to simple water. In most cases when milk is added into a mixture like this recipe, swapping water won’t affect the final product (milk richness can be made up using more nuts or a tad of oil with the water). A small step that can contribute to reducing one’s environmental impact in cooking can include using water instead of plant milks. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Garlicky Sweet Potato Noodle Pasta (8 Ingredients).Zucchini Pasta with Lentil Bolognese (30 minutes!).Or, enjoy alongside salads or other Italian-inspired dishes, such as our Chickpea Caesar Salad. While it’s hearty enough to be a standalone entrée, it would also be delicious topped with vegan meatballs, baked garlicky chickpeas, cheesy vegan pesto breadsticks, or grilled chicken (if not vegan).

We hope you LOVE this spaghetti squash alfredo! It’s: An optional garnish of vegan parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil or parsley takes it to the next level! The creamy sauce is then poured over the warmed noodles and cooked until bubbly and thickened (swoon!). And it’s rich in vitamins B6, B5, B3, B1, vitamin A precursors, and more!įor even more flavor, the spaghetti squash is sautéed for slight caramelization and seasoned with salt, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes for heat. Then comes our favorite veggie “pasta” - spaghetti squash! It looks like spaghetti noodles when cooked, but it’s loaded with fiber. It’s as simple as soaking and draining the cashews and then blending everything up! Nutritional yeast provides the “cheesy” component, and garlic and salt round out the flavor. Cashews provide a rich and creamy base, and almond milk transforms it into a pourable sauce. The flavor in this recipe comes from our vegan alfredo-inspired sauce. Our plant-based, grain-free version is not traditional but is inspired by the concept and flavors of the Americanized adaptation. It became a popular dish and somewhere along the way, cream was added. Then in the early 1900s, he served it at his restaurant to Hollywood actors who loved the dish and brought the concept to the US. It’s believed that the dish was created in Rome, Italy, by Alfredo di Lelio for his pregnant wife. It turns out the authentic Italian version is made with just pasta, butter, and Parmesan cheese. While fettuccini alfredo originated in Italy, it’s not the cream-based sauce you might think! We were surprised, too.
