Lightened Up Bechamel Sauce 2 Ww Pts
Elevate your culinary creations with this "Lightened Up Béchamel Sauce," a silky, guilt-free twist on the classic French recipe that comes in at just 2 WW Points per serving. Crafted with unsweetened almond milk, light butter, and a touch of nutmeg, this versatile sauce delivers creamy indulgence with fewer calories. Perfect for weight watchers and healthy eating enthusiasts, it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Use it to drizzle over roasted veggies, layer into casseroles, or as a luscious pasta sauce alternative. With its velvety texture and delicate seasoning, this lightened béchamel is proof that comfort food can be both satisfying and health-conscious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Light butter
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the light butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble but does not brown.
Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux. The roux should be pale in color and free of lumps.
Gradually pour the almond milk into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Once thickened, reduce the heat to low and season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
Remove the bechamel sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly before using in your recipe of choice, or serve immediately over vegetables, pasta, or grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1064 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 851 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 204 mg | 4% | |
*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.
