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    Gluten free White Sauce

    Published: Feb 12, 2020 · Updated: Jan 19, 2023 by Bea C. | This post may contain affiliate links | Leave a Comment

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    bechamel sauce dripping from a spoon into a black bowl
    bechamel sauce dripping from a spoon into a black bowl

    This gluten free white sauce called Bechamel is easy to make! A basic creamy white sauce that has a lot of uses. This classic French sauce is so delicious, you will add it to all your gratins and casseroles.

    Vegan and gluten free Bechamel sauce in a black bowl
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    • 💭 What is Bechamel sauce?
    • 🍽 What is Bechamel sauce used for?
    • ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 📖 Ingredient notes
    • 🥣 Step by step instructions
    • 🎥 Video
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Top tips
    • 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍲 Other recipes you might like
    • 📋 Recipe / Recette

    💭 What is Bechamel sauce?

    Bechamel is a classic French sauce. This creamy white sauce is traditionally made with wheat flour, butter and milk.

    🍽 What is Bechamel sauce used for?

    Bechamel is mostly used to make "gratins" (casseroles). You can use it to make potato gratin, any kind of vegetable gratin, pasta casseroles, lasagna and much more.

    Here are some examples of recipes using this gluten free white sauce you can try:

    • Baked Chicory With Ham and Cheese
    • Healthy Vegetarian Cauliflower Casserole
    • Gluten free Au Gratin Potatoes

    ⭐ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Adding creamy gluten free white sauce to a vegetable casserole instantly makes it much more kid friendly. Who wouldn't like that? Well I think you will love it and that it will soon become one of your go to sauces.
    • Well I have made the almond milk version of this recipe a few times for people who are not on any kind of "free from" diet. And believe me when I say that they ALL said that it was "lighter" (as in less heavy on the stomach) than the traditional recipe. And I do think that nowadays, people tend to prefer meals that are fulfilling without the feeling of being stuffed.

    📖 Ingredient notes

    • Milk. I absolutely love to make this white sauce with almond milk. But if you are not dairy free nor vegan, you can use cow's milk. If, on the other hand, you are vegan or dairy free, use unsweetened almond milk. Be careful to buy unsweetened almond milk!! Well, I speak out of experience as I made this mistake once (because the 2 cartons look exactly the same) and ended up having to throw away a whole dish because it was unedible. 🙁
    • Whole rice flour. Also called brown rice flour. It has a neutral taste that is perfect to make this gluten free white sauce.
    • Seasoning. Nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste

    Please see recipe card below for quantities and complete list of ingredients for this gluten free Bechamel sauce recipe.

    🥣 Step by step instructions

    • Put the flour in a saucepan. Turn on the stove to medium high heat. Add a little bit of milk while quickly whisking with a manual whip.
    • Keep adding the milk slowly while still whisking.
    • Let the white sauce cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until it thickens, whisking regularly.
    • Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. And voilà!

    🎥 Video

    How to make gluten free white Bechamel sauce

    👩🏻‍🍳Top tips

    • In order to avoid lumps, make sure to add just a little bit of milk at the beginning. Then quickly whisk until the milk and flour are well combined.
    • Keep whisking regularly through the cooking process to prevent the white sauce to stick to the bottom of the sauce pan and burn.
    • This gluten free white sauce will thicken as it cools. When it's warm, it may seem a bit loose. Once chilled, it will be quite thick. If you find your Bechamel too thick, do not hesitate to add more milk and stir.

    💬 Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use cornstarch instead of flour?

    Yes you can. But your white sauce will get a different consistency.

    Can I use a gluten free flour blend to make this white sauce?

    I don't recommend using a gluten free flour mix to make this recipe. Gluten free flour mixes differ a lot from one brand to another so you won't get consistent results from one brand to another. Moreover, gluten free flour blends usually contain starches and either guar gum or xanthan gum. All of these ingredients are absolutely not useful to make this gluten free white sauce recipe. And I believe that it's always better to keep ingredients to a minimum.

    🍲 Other recipes you might like

    • Mediterranean mashed potatoes (vegan, whole30)
    • Mashed sweet potatoes (AIP, paleo, whole30)
    • Boeuf à la mode (French Beef Carrot Stew)
    • French veal stew (AIP, paleo, whole30)

    Did you like this recipe? Please leave a 5 star rating on the recipe card and leave a nice review below! Tag @gohealthywithbea on Instagram and hashtag #gohealthywithbea! Also, let's stay connected on social media and continue to cook together! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

    📋 Recipe / Recette

    Vegan and gluten free Bechamel sauce in a black bowl

    Gluten free White Sauce

    Author: Bea C.
    A classic and easy to make gluten free white sauce called Bechamel.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine French
    Servings 1 yield
    Calories 190 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 500 ml (2 cups) unsweetened almond milk or cow's milk if you're not dairy free nor vegan
    • 3 Tablespoons whole / brown rice flour
    • 1 pinch nutmeg
    • 1 pinch sea salt
    • pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Put the flour in a saucepan. Turn on the stove to medium high heat. Add a little bit of milk while quickly whisking with a manual whip.
    • Keep adding the milk slowly while still whisking.
    • Let the mixture cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until it thickens, whisking regularly.
    • Add the nutmeg salt and pepper to taste. And voilà! You can use it for your favorite gratins, lasagna, pasta or vegetable casseroles or whatever you feel like having.
      Bon appétit!

    Notes

    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

    Nutrition facts per serving

    Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 728mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 639mgIron: 1mg
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