High Protein Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this High Protein Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce, a luxurious yet guilt-free addition perfect for pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. Packed with decadent flavor from crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, this recipe achieves its creamy consistency with low-fat Greek yogurt and skim milk, while the addition of unflavored protein powder boosts its nutritional profile. Infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon juice, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy sauce comes together in just 20 minutes. Ideal for health-conscious food lovers, this protein-rich sauce proves that indulgence can be balanced and flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Reduce the heat to low and add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, stirring often until melted and smooth.
Gradually stir in the skim milk, continuing to stir until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
Add in the low-fat Greek yogurt and unflavored protein powder, whisking continuously to integrate the ingredients smoothly.
Stir in the lemon juice, black pepper, and salt, allowing the sauce to simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the sauce warm over your choice of dish, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.9 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.4 g | 247% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 3982 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 100.3 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 1793 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1000 mg | 21% | |
*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.
