Dairy-Free Alfredo-Pesto Sauce and Vegetarian Pizza

Dairy-Free Alfredo-Pesto Sauce and Vegetarian Pizza    

     At times it is very hard to avoid dairy products.  I live in Wisconsin for crying out loud!  I am happy to have cut out most dairy, however, because I feel so much better.  I've never been overweight, but I must say that my stomach is so much flatter now!  I always had a little belly bulge that would roll over the tops of my jeans when I sat down and that has completely disappeared since I've changed my eating habits.  I know longer have this "bloated feeling" after I eat in my lower abdomen.  However, there are a few dishes, such as creamy alfredo, that I do miss at times.  Luckily I found this delicious dairy-free alfredo sauce from Kris Carr's website (http://kriscarr.com/recipe/amazing-alfredo/).  It's so garlicky, creamy, and delicious!  I add a teaspoon or so of pesto to it and it punches even more yumminess:D.  I will include the recipe for the Dairy-Free Alfredo-Pesto Sauce first, and then add the Vegetarian Pizza recipe below it.  I use the alfredo sauce instead of a marinara sauce for the pizza.  Note, the pizza is vegetarian and not vegan because I do use raw goat's milk mild cheddar cheese on it.  I've also included a link to watch a video of me and my boyfriend's daughter making this tasty dish.  Enjoy!!

Dairy-Free Alfredo-Pesto Sauce

**(This is makes enough sauce for 3-4 sprouted tortilla pizzas.  If making for a family dinner over pasta please double recipe).

Ingredients

1/2 cup Raw, unsalted cashews

1 T Pine nuts (raw)

3/4 cup Water

2 t Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

2 Cloves garlic

1 pinch Nutmeg

1 t Salt

1/4 t Pepper

1 t Pesto (store bought or homemade)

Steps

1.  Blend cashews and pine nuts into a fine powder. 

2.  Add all other ingredients and blend until smooth.

3.  Put in a saucepan and bring to boil, stirring constantly.  Reduce to simmer and stir for 7 minutes.  (Mixture will thicken up). 

4.  Add pesto and enjoy!

 

Vegetarian Pizza

Ingredients

Sprouted grain tortillas (I use Ezekiel brand, but you can use any tortilla of your choice)

Alfredo pesto sauce (from previous recipe)

Veggies of your choice (tomatoes, peppers, onions, spinach, etc.)

 

Raw goat's milk mild cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice, but try to buy organic or from your local farmer)

Steps

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2.  Place tortillas on baking sheet (not overlapping) and bake for about 5 minutes (or until they start to crisp and get firm).

3.  Spread alfredo-pesto sauce on tortillas.  Add sliced veggies to your pizza and top with cheese.

4.  Bake pizzas for about another 5-6 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.  You could even put the pizzas under the broiler for a minute or two instead.  Slice and enjoy!!