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Vegan Béchamel

Shallots sweat in coconut oil before oat flour toasts into a gentle roux; fresh almond milk then whisks in slowly with thyme, bay leaf, and a pinch of nutmeg for a silky dairy-free béchamel.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In 2 1/2 quart sauce pan, heat oil over medium flame. Sweat shallots until translucent.

  2. 2

    Add flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes .

  3. 3

    Slowly whisk in almond milk with thyme, bay leaf, and nutmeg.

  4. 4

    Increase heat to and continue cooking for about 20-25 minutes , stirring often until sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Strain sauce through chinois. Add lemon juice. Season to taste.

📋Details

Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
21%
💧Water
27%
🌍Earth
28%
💨Air
24%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat2%
Entropy12%
Reactivity85%
0.067
Heat
0.331
Entropy
2.284
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

166.83cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
8%
of 2000 cal
protein2.99g7%
carbs12.04g29%
fat11.58g62%
% Daily Value
Protein
2.99g6%
Carbs
12.04g4%
Fat
11.58g15%
Fiber
5.26g19%
Sugar
1.8g4%
Sodium
231.39mg10%