White Bean Alfredo/Balsamic Marinated Peaches

This recipe uses white beans to replace heavy cream in what is usually a very fat laden and heavy dish. 

 (Serves 4)

Boil 1 box of past of choice (we used spaghetti)
Drain, mix with 1 TBSP oil or butter and set aside (to prevent sticking and drying out)

In a blender, combine:
1 can White Northern Beans (undrained)
1 tsp each black pepper and salt
2 TBSP chopped Garlic
4 TBSP Nutritional Yeast (optional - provides a "cheesier" flavor)
1 c. Nondairy milk of choice - I used Plain Almond tonight

Pour sauce over pasta and stir

I served ours over sauteed kale and mushrooms, and topped with sliced Gardein Scallopini
http://www.gardein.com/products.php?t=frozen&p=5

I also topped ours with chopped parsley and chopped fresh basil and threw on some toasted pine nuts

For dessert we had Balsamic Peaches:

Dice up a few peaches

Marinade:
1/4 c. Orange Juice
1/4 c. Balsamic Vinegar
1 TBSP Brown Sugar

Whisk together

Pour marinade over diced peaches
Marinate at least 15 min.
Pour off marinate

Serve with vanilla yogurt or ice cream