Low Cal Asian Peanut Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Low Cal Asian Peanut Sauce, a healthier twist on a classic favorite! Made with natural peanut butter, fresh lime juice, and low-sodium soy sauce, this creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce is packed with bold umami flavors without the guilt. A hint of ginger, garlic, and optional sesame oil adds depth, while crushed red pepper flakes provide an optional kick of heat. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce can be customized to your preferred consistency—perfect as a dip, dressing, or drizzle for salads, noodles, or grilled proteins. Wholesome, quick, and irresistibly flavorful, this low-calorie peanut sauce is a must-have for light yet indulgent Asian-inspired dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Natural peanut butter (unsweetened, unsalted)
- 1.5 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional for flavor, but adds minimal calories)
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons Water (to thin the sauce)
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the ground ginger and finely minced garlic, whisking again to evenly incorporate them into the sauce.
Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking continuously. Adjust the amount of water to reach your desired consistency (thicker for dipping, thinner for drizzling).
If you'd like the sauce to have a touch of heat, sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes and mix well.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more lime juice for tang, honey for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir well before serving as the ingredients may separate over time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 752 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% | |
*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.
