Plant-Based Cauliflower White Sauce

This Vegan Cauliflower Béchamel Sauce is thick, rich, and creamy - it's also entirely plant-based. This white sauce is made with cauliflower and beans for a healthy sauce to serve with pasta or to create a creamy texture in any dish.

Author:

Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table

Serves:

12

Prep:

15

minutes

Cook:

15

minutes

TOtal:

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Heads Cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 Can White Beans, including liquid
  • 6 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Steam the cauliflower until very tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Transfer the cauliflower to a blender. Add the can of beans (including the liquid), garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, hot pepper flakes, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with your favorite pasta and enjoy!