Asparagus with Vegan Hollandaise
Recipe from
Vegetarian Times
Classic hollandaise sauce is mostly egg yolks and butter (with a few seasonings thrown in), making it one of the worst offenders for saturated fat. Steamed silken tofu gives you the same creamy consistency and there's no worry about the sauce curdling or turning. This version can be made ahead and reheated by stirring over low heat just until warm.
Servings:
Serves 6
Ingredients
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1/2 cupsilken tofusee savings
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2 tablespoonslemon juicesee savings
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1 tablespoonnutritional yeastsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/8 teaspooncayenne peppersee savings
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1/8 teaspoonturmericsee savings
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2 tablespoonscorn oilsee savings
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2 poundsasparagus, trimmedsee savings
Directions
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Heat tofu on plate in microwave 30 to 45 seconds, or until warmed through. Transfer to food processor, and puree until smooth. Add lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, cayenne, and turmeric; pulse until well combined. With food processor running, add oil in steady stream to finish sauce.
2.
Steam asparagus 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain, and serve with sauce.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 73, Total Fat 5.5 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Sodium 206 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sugars 1 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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