My Vegan & Gluten-Free Béchamel Sauce

Name: My Vegan & Gluten-Free Béchamel Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 500g (1lb 2oz)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil; 2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil; 2 tbsp gluten-free plain (all-purpose) flour (e.g. rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend); 2 tbsp gluten-free plain (all-purpose) flour (e.g. rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend); 2 tbsp gluten-free plain (all-purpose) flour (e.g. rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend); 475 ml (16 fl oz/2 cups) unsweetened almond milk; fine sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; freshly ground white pepper; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast; pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation info

Makes
500
g

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Veganissimo!

By Antonio Alderuccio

Published 2025

About

This versatile vegan béchamel is perfect for lasagnas, casseroles or any recipe calling for a creamy sauce. Adjust the seasoning to suit your personal taste and you can also infuse the plant-based milk with herbs like rosemary or thyme, if you like.

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
2 tbsp gluten-free plain (all-purpose) flour (e.g. rice flour or a glute

Europe
Italy
Sauce
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a saucepan over a medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking continuously, for 2–3 minutes (avoid browning) to create a roux.

Gradually pour in the almond milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for another 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Season with salt, black and white pepper to taste, the nutritional yeast, and a