Heart-Healthy Creamy Coconut Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Heart-Healthy Creamy Coconut Sauce, a flavorful twist on traditional sauces designed with wellness in mind. Featuring light coconut milk, a touch of olive oil, and fresh aromatics like garlic, ginger, and red onion, this recipe creates a velvety base that’s both rich and light. Enhanced with low-sodium soy sauce, turmeric, and a hint of coconut sugar, this sauce delivers a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors, with antioxidant-packed spices. Fresh basil and parsley add vibrant herbal notes, while optional red chili flakes bring a subtle kick of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, fish, or lean poultry, making it a nutrient-rich addition to your heart-healthy cooking repertoire. Perfect for those seeking wholesome, creamy comfort without sacrificing nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 ml Coconut milk (light)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 large Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 medium Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Coconut sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped red onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
Pour in the light coconut milk and stir well to combine with the sautéed ingredients.
Add the low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, and coconut sugar to the saucepan, stirring continuously.
Stir in the turmeric powder and ground black pepper, ensuring all spices are well dispersed in the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Just before removing from heat, add the fresh basil leaves and parsley, stirring them into the sauce.
If using, add the red chili flakes for an extra kick of heat.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm over your choice of grilled vegetables, fish, or poultry for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1072 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 523 mg | 11% | |
*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.
