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easy, dairy free, vegan bechamel sauce recipe in a pan
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Vegan Bechamel Sauce

Vegan bechamel sauce is a delicious sauce that can be used for so many dishes. It’s made with vegan butter, flour, dairy-free milk, salt and pepper, and nutmeg. This vegan version of béchamel sauce is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, French, Vegan
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Heat the milk in a microwave-safe container until warm (1-2 minutes).
  • Whisk the warm milk into the butter mixture until smooth.
  • Continue to cook, stirring with a wooden spoon or whisk, for 7-8 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg if using, whisk to combine.

Video

https://youtu.be/LpLkSfUfTUw

Notes

  • You can use any plant-based milk to make this bechamel sauce.
  • The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add an additional ¼ cup of milk.
  • This sauce can be used when making pasta dishes, lasagna or moussaka. 
  • This basic white sauce recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find at the grocery store. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g