Heart-Healthy Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce
Indulge in a guilt-free, flavor-packed addition to your meals with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce, the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet. Made with natural creamy peanut butter and enhanced by a medley of ingredients like low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and minced ginger, this sauce is as nutritious as it is delicious. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while a drizzle of sesame oil and optional Sriracha provide depth and spice. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal as a dip for veggies, a dressing for salads, or a topping for stir-fries. Garnished with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, it brings a wholesome, vibrant twist to any dish while keeping your heart health in mind. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious yet indulgent addition to their culinary repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the natural creamy peanut butter and low-sodium soy sauce until smooth and well-mixed.
Add the honey, rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
Slowly incorporate water into the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, stirring continuously until the desired consistency is reached. You may adjust the water quantity for a thicker or thinner sauce.
Mix in the sesame oil and, if using, the Sriracha for a spicy kick.
Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors to your preference, adding more lime juice for tanginess or honey for sweetness if needed.
Transfer the sauce into a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve the heart-healthy creamy peanut butter sauce immediately as a dip, dressing, or sauce for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.2 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1554 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 705 mg | 15% | |
*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.
