Low Fat Creamy Coconut Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this luscious yet guilt-free Low Fat Creamy Coconut Sauce, the perfect blend of tropical flavor and richness without the heavy calories. This quick and easy recipe uses light coconut milk paired with fragrant fresh ginger and garlic to create a velvety base, while soy sauce and lime juice add savory and tangy notes for a bright, balanced finish. Thickened with cornstarch for a silky texture, this sauce is completed with a touch of honey or agave syrup and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a pop of herbal freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile coconut sauce is ideal for drizzling over stir-fries, rice bowls, or grilled proteins, making it a healthy and flavorful addition to your mealtime repertoire. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free, low-fat option packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Light coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, grated)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey or agave syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the light coconut milk and vegetable broth. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Once the coconut milk and broth mixture reaches a gentle simmer, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry, ensuring it is incorporated smoothly to avoid lumps.
Add the soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the pan, stirring well to mix.
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken, stirring frequently.
Reduce the heat to low, and add the lime juice and honey (or agave syrup). Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more lime juice or soy sauce to balance flavors if desired.
Serve the sauce warm over prepared dishes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1409 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 487 mg | 10% | |
*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.
