Low Fat Garlic Butter Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this easy and flavorful Low Fat Garlic Butter Sauce—a lighter twist on classic garlic butter. Crafted with a blend of light butter spread, heart-healthy olive oil, aromatic minced garlic, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this sauce is both indulgent and guilt-free. Using low-sodium chicken broth adds a rich depth without extra fat, while freshly chopped parsley brings a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, seafood, or steamed vegetables. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative or simply love garlic-packed sauces, this recipe is a must-try for effortless, low-fat flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Light butter spread
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the light butter spread over medium heat. Add the olive oil and mix until well combined.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 2 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm drizzled over pasta, seafood, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% | |
*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.
