Herbal Mustard Cream Sauce
Elevate your meals with this rich and velvety Herbal Mustard Cream Sauce, a quick and versatile recipe brimming with fresh herbaceous flavors. Perfectly balancing the tangy kick of Dijon mustard with creamy indulgence, this sauce is further enhanced by fragrant notes of parsley, thyme, and rosemary. A simple roux base of butter and flour gives the sauce its luscious texture, while chicken or vegetable stock and heavy cream add depth and smoothness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gourmet-style accompaniment pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, or even drizzled over pasta. Add this show-stopping sauce to your repertoire for an easy way to transform everyday dishes into elegant creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Do not let it brown.
Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable stock while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, whisking until smooth.
Add the fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then remove from heat.
Serve immediately over your favorite main dish or vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 29 mg | 1% | |
*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.
