Low Fat Chipotle Southwest Sauce
Elevate your meals with this zesty and guilt-free Low Fat Chipotle Southwest Sauce, a creamy yet tangy blend perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Crafted with non-fat Greek yogurt as the base, this sauce packs a flavorful punch thanks to smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, vibrant lime juice, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. The addition of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin creates a bold Southwestern flavor profile that pairs beautifully with wraps, sandwiches, salads, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks. Ready in just 10 minutes, this naturally low-fat recipe is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks who crave deliciousness without the extra calories. Whether you're meal prepping or spicing up your dinner, this versatile sauce will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by finely chopping the chipotle peppers. Be cautious with the peppers as they can be quite spicy. Adjust the amount if you prefer a milder sauce.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped chipotle peppers and non-fat Greek yogurt. Stir until well mixed.
Add the lime juice and honey to the yogurt mixture. Stir to blend the ingredients.
Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking, adding more lime juice or honey as desired.
For a smoother consistency, you can blend the sauce in a food processor or blender for a few seconds.
Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Low Fat Chipotle Southwest Sauce with wraps, sandwiches, salads, or as a tasty dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1413 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 600 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.
