Ingredients for Low Fat Bechamel Sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Low Fat Milk
- Cloves
- 1 small onion, studded with 2 whole cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Low Fat Bechamel Sauce
- In a nonstick saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of milk until completely smooth. Ensure there are no lumps.
- Gradually whisk in the remaining 1 cup of milk until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Add 1 small onion (studded with 2 whole cloves) and 1 bay leaf to the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 12-15 minutes. This allows the flavors of the onion and bay leaf to infuse fully into the sauce. The sauce should thicken slightly.
- Increase the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, to ensure the sauce reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and carefully strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids. This will leave you with a luxuriously smooth sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
7g
Carbs
7g