Pesto Tilapia and No-Way Dairy Alfredo !

This post is dedicated to my Meat Loving partner. He is the truest definition of a carnivore. He was responsible for the extinction of all dinosaurs. HAHA! When he walks down the street all animals seek for emergent shelter.

Anyhow, enough of the jokes. There are always interesting food conversations between a vegetarian and a carnivore. Even though he loves all my vegetarian creations, I can't seem to win his love for meat. Fish was the better option, because it's leaner, packed full of great omega's and it won't be too hard on the digestive tract.

My Fellow Vegan/Vegetarian's Feel free to opt out the Fish for a diet friendly protein. :-)

For the Pesto (for 2 fillets...tofu)
3 tsp Veggie Grated Topping-Parmesan Flavor
2 Cups of Raw baby Spinach
1 small frozen cube of basil
1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon Juice
1/8 tsp Kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp water

In a food processor or blender, mix all ingredients until you get a green paste. You may need to add a little more water to get it smooth.

Take your Tilapia Filet and smother it with lemon Juice ad this mixture. Let it sit in the Fridge covered while you work on your Pasta sauce.

For Your Vegan Alfredo (You won't miss the dairy....he didn't)
He said: "no way no milk, no cheese...that's amazing"
1/4 Cup All purpose Flour
2/3 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 tbsp Earth Balance Spread
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
2 tbsp Veggie Grated Topping-Parmesan Flavor
1 tbsp parsley
1 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1 Cup Water
2/3 Cup White Wine

In a saucer melt your "butter"and then add your flour. Mix until smooth while slowly adding your milk. This will create a roux. This sauce needs a lot of TLC and attention. Add the rest of your ingredients and half the wine. Cook down until reduced. Add the rest of the wine and reduce again. The sauce should looks like Alfredo sauce, thick and will stick to your spoon. If you want more salt feel free to do so. Set your Sauce aside and boil the pasta of your choice.

In a frying pan, heat some olive oil and cook your Tilapia fillets on High then Medium heat. Flip your fish and cook on both sides. About 4 minutes each side.

Serve with your favorite white wine. I love a good Pinot Grigio. Viola Scrumptious Lunch and a Happy Man.