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This simple white sauce goes well with flavorful vegetables like broccoli and asparagus, or in lasagne. It can easily be made vegan using the alternate ingredients listed below.
| Yield | 2 cups |
| Time | 25-40 minutes |
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| Directions | Melt the butter or heat the oil over medium heat and carefully add the flour. Whisk continuously for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth and lump-free.
Add the milk slowly, whisking constantly until sauce has thickened. Lower the heat as much as possible and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-30 minutes, depending on desired thickness. Season with nutmeg and pepper. Serve immediately or add additional ingredients. |
| Notes | Béchamel is very versatile. It can be used as the base for herb, cheese, sun-dried tomato, nut, or other sauces.
As with all milk and cream sauces, be sure to watch the heat. It’s easy to burn or break white sauces. The use of ½ and ½ will produce a much richer sauce, while using vegetable stock will make it lighter and lower in fat. |
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