Vegan Classic Bechamel Sauce
Elevate your vegan cooking game with this rich and creamy Vegan Classic Bechamel Sauce, a dairy-free twist on the traditional French staple. Crafted with unsweetened almond milk, velvety vegan butter, and nutritional yeast for a subtle cheesy note, this recipe delivers all the comforting, silky texture you love without compromise. Seasoned with hints of garlic, onion, nutmeg, and a touch of black pepper, it’s the perfect sauce for pasta bakes, lasagnas, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick, plant-based béchamel is a must-have for your recipe repertoire. Embrace the ease of creating a vegan-friendly version of this classic sauce while enhancing your meals with its decadent flavor and versatility!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted and slightly bubbling, add the all-purpose flour.
Whisk the flour and butter together continuously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth paste and begins to lightly bubble.
Gradually add the almond milk to the saucepan, starting with 1 cup, while continuously whisking to prevent any lumps.
Once the first cup of almond milk is completely incorporated and the mixture is smooth, slowly add the remaining almond milk while continuing to whisk.
Add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the sauce.
Continue to whisk the mixture over medium heat until it begins to thicken, which should take about 5-8 minutes. Make sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the saucepan to ensure even cooking.
Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve or use as desired in your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1755 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 857 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 427 mg | 9% | |
*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.
