Butter-Free Microwave Béchamel by @sandrine_healthy

9 min

3 servings

🥛

300 ml

Milk

🌽

20 g

Cornstarch

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🫙

Nutmeg

  1. Pour
    • Milk
    • Cornstarch

    In a microwave-safe container, pour in the milk, add the cornstarch and stir.

  2. Put

    Put the lid on, leaving a gap for steam to escape, and microwave for 2 minutes.

  3. Stir

    After these 2 minutes, stir and microwave again for 1 minute, then stir.

  4. Microwave

    Microwave for 30 seconds more until you get the desired texture.

  5. Season
    • Salt

    Season your béchamel with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

  6. Pour

    Pour the mixture over your gratin.

Butter-Free Microwave Béchamel by @sandrine_healthy

9 min

3 servings

🥛

300 ml

Milk

🌽

20 g

Cornstarch

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🫙

Nutmeg

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    In a microwave-safe container, pour in the milk, add the cornstarch and stir.

    🥛Milk
    🌽Cornstarch
    Microwave-safe container
    🥄Spoon

  2. Step 2/6

    Put the lid on, leaving a gap for steam to escape, and microwave for 2 minutes.

    Microwave-safe container
    ✨Lid

  3. Step 3/6

    After these 2 minutes, stir and microwave again for 1 minute, then stir.

    Microwave-safe container
    🥄Spoon

  4. Step 4/6

    Microwave for 30 seconds more until you get the desired texture.

    Microwave-safe container

  5. Step 5/6

    Season your béchamel with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🫙Nutmeg
    Microwave-safe container
    🥄Spoon

  6. Step 6/6

    Pour the mixture over your gratin.

    Microwave-safe container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Thickeners, Seasonings, Spices

Ingredients

Milk, Cornstarch, Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg

Notes

Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Nutmeg (to taste)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Calorie, soy-free, Sugar-Free

Calories

62 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3.3g, Carbohydrates: 9.4g, Fat: 3.1g, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 120mg, Potassium: 155mg, Phosphorus: 95mg, Sodium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 0.45µg, Vitamin D: 0.3µg, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 0.14mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

5 minutes

Cooking

4 minutes

Overall

9 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Microwave-safe container, Lid, Spoon

Appliances

Microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Sauce

Occasions

Everyday dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@sandrine_healthy

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Creamy, Silky, Thickened

Flavors

Savory, Milky, Peppery, Warmly spiced, Nutmeg

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigerate : up to 3 days (Cool promptly after cooking.,Store in an airtight container at or below 4°C (40°F).,Reheat gently, stirring well; add a small amount of milk if needed.), freeze : up to 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container.,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.,Whisk thoroughly after reheating, as the sauce may separate.)