Servings: 15 Servings
Calories: 46kcal
Try this lighter version of the traditional white sauce known as Bechamel.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic - optional, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- Pinch ground cloves - optional
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- ¾ teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, sauté onion (and optional garlic) in oil until translucent. Add cloves, black pepper and bay leaves. Continue to sauté over low heat for 1 more minute.
- In a large bowl, mix cornstarch and milk with a wire whisk. Add to sautéed onion mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking continuously. Increase heat to medium and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture slightly thickened but still pourable. Stir in salt and remove bay leaves.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
"While cooking, keep a close eye on this sauce as it will stick and burn!" -- Canyon Ranch
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 46 kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 5 g (2%) | Protein: 2 g (4%) | Fat: 2 g (3%)