An essential part of a traditional Christmas dinner but also wonderful with the Sunday roast, sausages and cold ham. Bread sauce is typically made with butter, cream and milk. Here we make a delicious.

Ingredients

550ml/1 pint Oat Dream
1/2 white onion, cut into quarters and studded with
3 cloves
2 fresh bay leaves
150g/5 1/4oz sliced white bread, cut into
3cm/1in squares
1 tsp English mustard
Freshly grated nutmeg
50g/1 3/4oz vegan spread, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the Oat Dream in a pan with the studded onion and bay leaves.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add the cubes of bread and stir until it starts to break down.
4. Remove the onion and bay leaves and whisk in the mustard and a little freshly grated nutmeg to taste.
5. Cook slowly for 7-8 minutes, stirring regularly.
6. To finish, stir in the vegan spread, season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
7. Place in a bowl or gravy boat to serve.

Nutrition

Per serving:

130 kcals
2.1g Protein
6.8g Fat
1.3g of which saturates
14.8g Carbohydrate
4g Sugar
1.3g Fibre