Heart-Healthy Asian BBQ Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Heart-Healthy Asian BBQ Sauce, a flavorful twist on a classic condiment that's perfect for marinades, glazes, or dipping. This recipe is brimming with bold yet balanced flavors, featuring low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and unsweetened natural tomato paste for a healthier approach to barbecue. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while fresh ginger, garlic, and a dash of sriracha bring irresistible depth and zest. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry and rounded off with a splash of lemon juice, this easy homemade sauce is ready in just 25 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks. It’s the ideal guilt-free pairing for everything from grilled chicken to veggie stir-fry. Make your barbecue healthier without sacrificing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or another hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural tomato paste
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved to form a slurry. Set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha, tomato paste, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while continuously stirring to prevent any lumps.
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens to the desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice for a fresh, zesty finish.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use this heart-healthy Asian BBQ sauce as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for a variety of dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
46 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 299 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*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.
