Vegan Bechamel

Name: Vegan Bechamel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings (2 cups)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegan butter-style sticks, such as Earth Balance; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups unsweetened refrigerated soy milk; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash ground nutmeg; Hot cooked pasta

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings (2 cups)

Test Kitchen Approved

Here's how to make a creamy vegan bechamel sauce with three main ingredients. It's the perfect white sauce for pasta, lasagna and more!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegan butter-style sticks, such as Earth Balance
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups unsweetened refrigerated soy milk
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Hot cooked pasta

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in soy milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in nutritional yeast, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth. Let rest 3 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 135 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

As one of the original classic mother sauces, bechamel is a vital part of a wide variety of recipes, including casseroles, white lasagnas and mac and cheese. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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