Dairy-Free Classic Bechamel Sauce
Elevate your dairy-free cooking with this velvety-smooth Dairy-Free Classic Béchamel Sauce, a plant-based twist on the beloved French staple. Perfectly crafted using olive oil, all-purpose flour, and unsweetened almond milk, this sauce delivers the same creamy texture as traditional béchamel, without the need for dairy. Nutritional yeast lends a subtle cheesy depth while a hint of nutmeg and white pepper adds aromatic warmth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for topping pasta, layering in casseroles, or drizzling over vegetables. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply exploring dairy-free recipes, this béchamel guarantees flavor and functionality with every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the all-purpose flour to the saucepan. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or a whisk to form a smooth paste. Cook this roux for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring it does not brown.
Gradually pour in the unsweetened almond milk, starting with a slow trickle to incorporate it smoothly into the roux. Stir continually to prevent lumps from forming.
Once all the almond milk has been added, switch to using a whisk and continue to stir the mixture over medium heat.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, and keep stirring for about 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Add nutritional yeast, salt, ground white pepper, and ground nutmeg into the sauce. Stir well to combine the flavors.
Continue to cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and serve the dairy-free bechamel sauce hot over your desired dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.8 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1631 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 1279 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 498 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
