Heart-Healthy Lemon Garlic Sauce
Brighten up your dishes with this *Heart-Healthy Lemon Garlic Sauce*, a zesty and aromatic addition that transforms ordinary meals into something extraordinary. Made with wholesome ingredients like olive oil, fresh garlic, and a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this sauce is both flavorful and nourishing. Its light, tangy profile is beautifully balanced by the richness of low-sodium vegetable broth and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a herby finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for drizzling over grilled fish, roasted veggies, or whole grains. Plus, it’s low in sodium and packed with fresh, heart-healthy ingredients, making it a guilt-free way to add gourmet flair to your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add minced garlic to the oil and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest.
Slowly pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, stirring constantly to combine the ingredients well.
Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the sauce warm over fish, chicken, vegetables, or whole grains for a heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% | |
*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.
