Showing posts with label Lowfat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lowfat. Show all posts

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Low-Fat Vegan Alfredo Sauce

A low-fat and vegan recipe for alfredo sauce, made with tofu, soymilk and almonds instead of cream and dairy. Two users give this low-fat vegan alfredo five out of five stars, so you know it's a good one.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup almonds
  • 1/2 block silken tofu (soft), about 6 ounces
  • 1 1/2 cups soy milk
  • 1 tbsp miso
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • dash nutmeg
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • pepper to taste

Preparation:

Sautee the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, remove from heat, and set aside.

In a blender or food processor, process the almonds until finely ground. Add onion and wine, tofu and miso and process until smooth.

Slowly add soymilk, adding just enough to make the desired consistency. Add salt, nutmeg and pepper, and transfer to saucepan.

Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until heated through. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle a bit of black pepper on top. Serve over pasta.


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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Low-fat Coffee Cake Recipe

This low-fat and vegan coffee cake uses applesauce for moisture and a healthy amount of spices for flavor. Perfect for a weekend vegan brunch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup vegan margarine
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran flakes or oat bran
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a large saucepan, heat the vegan margarine and applesauce together until margarine is melted. Remove from heat.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined, then pour into baking pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy!


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