Low Fat Creamy Sauce

Nutritional yeast is extremely high in B vitamins, the nutrients that (among many other things) help us to digest carbohydrates. The proper digestion of carbs is the secret of boundless energy. Simply put, more B vitamins equals more energy. The selenium in nutritional yeast is both liver protective and cancer preventative. Pretty good for teaspoon of pale yellow powder that tastes a like Parmesan cheese.
It is easy to add to just about any savory dish. Just stir it into at the last possible second (it doesn’t like heat), to add a creamy, cheesy element that is nutrient packed and unidentifiable. It adds a salty flavor without the salt, brilliant!
Preparation time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
1 tsp butter
½ onion, finely chopped
1 cup yogurt, plain
1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
¼ cup dry white table wine
½ cup homemade or low salt organic chicken stock
1 tsp dried thyme or marjoram
1 tbsp Nutritional Flaked yeast
Warm a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in butter and cook just long enough to allow it to brown ever so slightly. Stir in onion and allow to fully cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often. Mix arrowroot powder into yogurt and let stand at room temperature for a few minutes. Set aside. Pour in wine, chicken stock and thyme and boil for 2-4 minutes. Turn temperature down to medium-low and whisk in yogurt. Allow mixture to warm through for about 5 minutes. Stir in nutritional yeast
Options:
- Change thyme to basil and stir in tomatoes and garlic at the end for a rosé sauce.
- Cook mushrooms separately and stir in with rosemary at the end.
- Add apples and grated ginger to the wine and broth mix.
- Add ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese and and extra tbsp of nutritional yeast for a cheesy sauce.
Note: Arrowroot powder is a much better thickener than cornstarch, but it can be hard to find outside of health food stores. It is a good fiber that is easier to digest.
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