Creamy bread & onion sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Creamy bread & onion sauce
45 min.
8
242kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that harmonizes comfort and sophistication, look no further than this Creamy Bread & Onion Sauce. Perfectly vegetarian, this delightful recipe brings together the earthy sweetness of onions and the velvety richness of cream, creating a sauce that bathes any meal in pure indulgence.

Imagine a cozy evening where you serve a bowl of this creamy goodness, accompanied by warm, crusty bread. The aroma that fills your kitchen as the onions gently fry with bay leaves will draw your family or guests in, making them eager to enjoy the delightful meal you’re preparing. With only 45 minutes of your time, you can create a dish that feels as though you’ve slaved over it for hours!

What’s even better? This sauce is versatile enough to be paired with a variety of dishes, from roasted vegetables to grilled meats. Alternatively, enjoy it as a standalone treat – perfect for a light lunch or a comforting dinner. With only 242 calories per serving, you can savor every creamy bite without any guilt!

So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to impress with a dish that’s not only packed with flavor but also visually appealing. Your culinary journey begins here, and I assure you, this creamy bread and onion sauce will become a cherished recipe in your collection.

Ingredients

  • 85 butter 
  •  onions sliced
  •  bay leaves fresh
  • 600 ml milk whole
  •  cloves 
  • 140 bread white crustless
  • 142 ml pot double cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the butter in a pan, add the onions and bay leaves, then gently fry with the lid on for 10 mins until soft, but not coloured.
  2. Add milk and cloves, then simmer gently, uncovered, for 30 mins, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove bay and cloves, then tip everything into a processor and blitz with two-thirds of the bread until smooth. Chill for up to two days. To serve, tip the cream into a pan, add the sauce, then stir until mixed. Tear in the remaining bread.
  4. Add a little milk if necessary to thin the consistency. Season and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein8.29%
Fat66.62%
Carbs25.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.72
Glycemic Load
8.08
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.5756520136543%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.11kcal
12.11%
Fat:18.22g
28.03%
Saturated Fat:11.17g
69.81%
Carbohydrates:15.44g
5.15%
Net Carbohydrates:14.5g
5.27%
Sugar:6.35g
7.06%
Cholesterol:52.3mg
17.43%
Sodium:187.6mg
8.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.1g
10.2%
Calcium:154.04mg
15.4%
Vitamin A:655.86IU
13.12%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.48%
Phosphorus:118.99mg
11.9%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.4%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.94%
Selenium:6.32µg
9.03%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.74%
Vitamin D:1.14µg
7.58%
Folate:25.77µg
6.44%
Potassium:198.08mg
5.66%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.2%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.83%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.74%
Magnesium:18.7mg
4.68%
Iron:0.7mg
3.87%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.84%
Fiber:0.94g
3.74%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.39%
Vitamin C:2.15mg
2.61%
Vitamin K:1.94µg
1.85%
Copper:0.04mg
1.8%