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Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo w Chicken

Healthier Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
SERVINGS 4
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 424 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 oz. whole-grain fettuccine noodles
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cauliflower chopped (about 1½ pounds)
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • Sea salt or Himalayan salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast optional parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley for garnish; optional
  • 1 lb chicken breasts Grilled

Instructions
 

  • Cook fettuccine according to directions on package. Before draining, reserve 2 cups of cooking water; set aside.
  • Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower. Reduce heat; cook, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until soft.
  • While cauliflower cooks, heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute, or until garlic is soft. Remove from heat and strain.
  • Place cauliflower in blender (or food processor) with 2 cups of reserved cooking water, garlic, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Blend in two or more batches if necessary; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Blend until very smooth. Add additional cooking water if needed.
  • Heat cauliflower mixture in same medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add almond milk; cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. Consistency should be that of a thick soup.
  • While noodles and cauliflower are cooken Grill or Bake Chicken until cooked to temp
  • Add fettuccine; mix well.
  • Divide fettuccine evenly between four bowls. Top evenly with cheese and parsley (if desired); serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 929mgPotassium: 1129mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1032IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 4mg
Keyword alfredo, cauliflower, dinner, fettuccine, lunch
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