Heart-Healthy General Tso Sauce
Transform your favorite takeout classic into a guilt-free indulgence with this Heart-Healthy General Tso Sauce recipe! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger, this sauce delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty flavors without compromising on health. A touch of orange zest adds a citrusy brightness, while toasted sesame oil lends a nutty depth. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, this versatile sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and nutritious addition to stir-fried vegetables, chicken, or tofu. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s a delicious way to enjoy bold flavors while keeping it heart-smart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and orange zest until well combined.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry. This will help thicken the sauce.
In a saucepan over medium heat, pour the combined sauce ingredients. Stir occasionally and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil. This will give the sauce a rich, nutty finish.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Pair it with your favorite stir-fried vegetables, chicken, or tofu for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2016 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 5% | |
*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.
