Walnut Sauce - Vegan + Budget-Friendly Recipe
This super easy Walnut Sauce recipe is a great addition to any vegan or vegetarian meal rotation. Seasoned walnut crumbles replicate beef in a rich walnut bolognese to die for. It's also perfect for eating on a budget.
Servings 4
Calories 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp fennel
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 cups tomato pasta sauce
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pot, set your sauce over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, place walnuts and spices in your food processor and pulse until crumbled. Don’t over mix or it will turn to butter.
- Add the crumbles to the sauce and stir well.
- Cook 4 portions of your choice of pasta.
- Serve warm sauce over pasta.
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Notes
- Use a high-powered blender instead of a food processor to make the seasoned walnut crumbles
- Top your bowl with fresh pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and a tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese
- Store any leftovers in a sealed glass container in the fridge for up to 2 days
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 13.3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2.7mg