Heart-Healthy Cream Cheese Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Heart-Healthy Cream Cheese Sauce, a velvety and flavorful alternative to traditional heavy cream-based sauces. Crafted with nutrient-packed low-fat cream cheese, skim milk, and a drizzle of olive oil, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between luscious texture and mindful eating. Infused with aromatic garlic and onion powders, a splash of fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of parsley, it’s a symphony of bright and savory flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for draping over whole-grain pasta or serving as a wholesome dip for veggies. Rich in taste yet light on the heart, it’s your go-to companion for guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the low-fat cream cheese and skim milk over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Whisk in the olive oil, ensuring it is fully incorporated into the sauce.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously to blend the flavors evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve warm over your favorite whole-grain pasta or use as a dip for vegetables. Enjoy your heart-healthy delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.9 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 2261 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 681 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 954 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
