Heart-Healthy Thai Green Curry Sauce
Elevate your homemade meals with this Heart-Healthy Thai Green Curry Sauce, packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. This light and creamy sauce combines aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and vegan-friendly green curry paste for the perfect balance of heat and zest. Made with light coconut milk, low-sodium vegetable broth, and a touch of maple syrup or honey, it’s both wholesome and delicious. Fresh basil, cilantro, and optional kaffir lime leaves lend an irresistible herby fragrance, while red chili flakes add customizable heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for serving over steamed vegetables, brown rice, or lean proteins, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a heart-healthy, gluten-free, and plant-based meal option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons Green curry paste (low-sodium, vegan-friendly)
- 1 13.5-ounce can Coconut milk (light, unsweetened)
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low-sodium or coconut aminos for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Sweetener (maple syrup or honey for non-vegan)
- 1 handful Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 leaves Kaffir lime leaves (optional but recommended)
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the green curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes to release its flavors.
Slowly whisk in the light coconut milk and vegetable broth, ensuring the curry paste is fully dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and sweetener of your choice. Stir well to combine.
Toss in the fresh basil, cilantro, and optional kaffir lime leaves to infuse the sauce with herby freshness. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the sauce and adjust with more lime juice, soy sauce, or a pinch of chili flakes for additional heat, if desired.
Remove the kaffir lime leaves (if used) before serving to avoid a bitter taste.
Serve the heart-healthy Thai green curry sauce over steamed vegetables, brown rice, or with your lean protein of choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 724 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 543 mg | 12% | |
*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.
