Heart-Healthy Sauce au Poivre
Transform your meals with a Heart-Healthy Sauce au Poivre, a light and nutritious twist on the classic French peppercorn sauce. This guilt-free recipe swaps heavy cream for creamy low-fat Greek yogurt and uses low-sodium vegetable broth to enhance the flavor without compromising health. Coarsely crushed black peppercorns and aromatic thyme lend bold, fragrant notes, while whole-grain Dijon mustard adds a tangy depth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this velvety sauce is perfect for elevating grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or your favorite lean protein. A delightful blend of creamy richness and zesty brightness, this Sauce au Poivre proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the coarsely crushed black peppercorns and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium, allowing the sauce to reduce by half, about 7-10 minutes.
Stir in the whole-grain Dijon mustard, mixing well to combine.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Once cooled, gently whisk in the low-fat plain Greek yogurt, ensuring the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the fresh thyme leaves, lemon juice, ground white pepper, and salt, blending thoroughly.
Serve the sauce warm over grilled chicken, vegetables, or your choice of protein for a flavorful and heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 946 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*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.
