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High-Protein Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Creamy & Dairy-Free)

This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is smoky, protein-packed from tofu, and ready in minutes! Perfect for pasta, bowls, or meal prep.
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Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
  • ½ cup cashews
  • ½ block extra-firm tofu
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Method
 

  1. Soak cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes, then drain.
  2. Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth, adding water or broth as needed for desired consistency.
  3. Use immediately or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat with a splash of water to thin.