Description
A creamy, buttery-free béchamel sauce that’s easy to make and perfect for elevating your dishes without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups creamy milk
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, pour a good drizzle of olive oil and add the flour. Mix until it resembles a smooth paste.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Continue stirring while simmering the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and serve your béchamel over gratins or lasagna.
Notes
Make sure to stir continuously to prevent lumps. Use creamy milk for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg