Vegan Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Vegan Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)
Description
The Vegan Bechamel Sauce recipe replaces dairy milk with a cashew-based milk blended with water and nutritional yeast, which adds a subtle savory depth similar to cheese notes. Vegan butter and flour are cooked carefully over low heat, continuously whisked to prevent lumps, forming a roux that thickens the sauce as the cashew milk is incorporated gradually. The result is a smooth, creamy sauce that thickens within minutes and can be adjusted for consistency.
Its texture is rich and velvety without relying on dairy, making it suitable for vegan and dairy-free diets. The nutritional yeast provides a slight umami flavor, enhancing the sauce's appeal as a substitute for traditional bechamel.
This sauce can be used in various recipes such as pasta dishes, gratins, or casseroles where white sauce is needed. The recipe notes recommend adjusting thickness by adding extra plant milk if too thick or cooking longer if too thin. Cooking at moderate heat prevents burning and ensures even thickening.
Ingredients
- 100 g cashews presoaked
- 400 ml water
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 40 g vegan butter
- 40 g all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Leave the cashews soaking in hot water for 20 minutes. Then drain and rinse the cashews.
- Add the soaked cashews to a blender jug with the water and nutritional yeast. Blend until you have smooth milk.
- Using a medium saucepan or small pot, add the butter and melt it at low heat.
- Keep the pan or pot at low heat and slowly add the flour. Using a wooden spoon or whisk keep whisking while adding the flour to make sure no lumps are formed.
- Pour the cashew milk while you keep stirring.
- Stir for 3-5 minutes until the bechamel has thickened to the desired consistency.
Notes
- Add plant-based milk if the sauce becomes too thick to reach desired consistency.
- If too thin, continue cooking for a few more minutes or increase heat slightly to thicken.
- Soaking cashews in hot water softens them, allowing them to blend smoothly for the sauce base.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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