Cauliflower Béchamel Sauce (vegan)

Ingredients

• • 2 Cups vegetarian chick'n broth (or vegetable broth)

  • 1 Small can coconut milk (165 ml)

  • 1 Medium head of cauliflower

  • 5 Cloves finely chopped garlic

  • ½ Medium onion, diced

  • 1 Tsp fresh lemon pepper (or black pepper)

  • ¼ Tsp ground nutmeg

  • Salt to taste (if needed)

  • 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil or 2 tbsp dry (optional)

Preparation

• 1. Place the broth in a large pot, add the garlic, onion, pepper and the cauliflower broken in chunks.

  2. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat, simmering for about 30 minutes until cauliflower is very soft.

  3. Remove from heat, add coconut milk and blend with a hand blender (or transfer to a blender or food processor), and blend until smooth.

  4. Add salt to taste and stir.

  5. Add basil if desired.