Roasted Asparagus with Vegan Cheese Sauce

Roasted Asparagus (Adapted from Carleigh Bodrug - Plant You)

  • 1 Bunch of asparagus, trimmed

  • Garlic powder to taste

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • Salt to taste (optional)

  • Dried dill to taste

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Spread the asparagus on the the baking sheet and sprinkle with lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt if using.

  3. Bake until tender, approximately 12-15 minutes.

Vegan Cheese Sauces (Adapted from Healthy Vegan Mama)

  • ½ cup white cannellini beans

  • 1 cup low sodium veggie broth

  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (add more depending on taste)

  • 4 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes (look for 1 ingredient, such as Bob’s Red Mill")

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1.5 teaspoons white miso paste (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

  • ¼ - 1 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon onion power

  • Mix all ingredients in a high speed blender. If using a Vitamix you can mix it until it is warm.

    • Note - Taste the vegan cheese sauce and adjust spices to your preference

Pour vegan cheese sauce over roasted asparagus and sprinkle will dried dill.