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Tofu Béchamel Sauce
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Tofu Béchamel Sauce

11 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

919
Calories
29g
Protein
40g
Fat
112g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Soy Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Tofu 100g firm 76
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • * 2 T. dairy-free margarine (or extra-virgin olive oil)
  • * 2 1/2 T. unbleached flour (use slightly less if you don't want it too thick)
  • Blended Mixture:
  • 1 c. soy milk
  • 1/2 c. extra-firm silken tofu or medium-firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1/2 c. water
  • Enough flavorful veggie boullion or powder for 1 c. of liquid, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • a large pinch each of freshly-grated nutmeg and white pepper
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Directions

1

1. Blend all blended ingredients in a blender except for the nutmeg and white pepper until very smooth (a minute or so).

2

2. Melt the margarine in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking in the flour to get a roux but before it starts to change color.

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3. Scrape the roux into the blender and blend to mix for a few seconds.

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4. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and stir over medium-high heat until it thickens and boils.

5

5. Simmer on low for a few minutes, whisking in nutmeg and white pepper.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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