Vegan Béchamel Sauce

Ingredients (serve 1 cup)

• 3 tbsp almond creme
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp plain or gluten free flour
• 1/2 litre almond milk
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes
• Pinch of nutmeg

How to make

1. Melt coconut oil and Almo Crème in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and cook, stirring continuously, for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles start to form. 
2. Gradually add Almo Milk while whisking to ensure no lumps form. Add optional bay leaf, nutritional yeast flakes and turmeric.
3. Bring mixture to the boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring continuously, for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken. Add a pinch of nutmeg and season with sea salt and cracked pepper to serve.