Low Fat Huancaina Sauce
Experience the bold flavors of Peru with this *Low Fat Huancaina Sauce*, a healthier twist on the classic creamy Peruvian favorite. Made with reduced-fat feta cheese, evaporated skim milk, and a kick of vibrant **aji amarillo paste**, this velvety sauce delivers a rich and tangy flavor without the guilt. Whole wheat crackers add texture and body, while olive oil, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice enhance its zesty depth. Perfect as a warm topping for boiled potatoes or veggies, and equally delicious served chilled as a dip for crudités, this quick and easy recipe goes from blender to table in just 15 minutes. Whether you're looking for a light, flavor-packed sauce or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this versatile dish will delight your taste buds and your guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams reduced-fat feta cheese
- 200 ml evaporated skim milk
- 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 pieces crackers (low-fat, whole wheat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel a large clove of garlic and set it aside.
In a blender, combine the reduced-fat feta cheese, evaporated skim milk, aji amarillo paste, and olive oil.
Roughly break the low-fat, whole wheat crackers into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Add the garlic clove, salt, and broken crackers to the blender with the other ingredients.
Blend on medium speed until all the ingredients are smoothly combined; the mixture should be creamy and thick.
Add the lemon juice and blend for another 30 seconds.
Taste the sauce and adjust the salt if necessary.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little more evaporated skim milk and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl. It can be served warm, over boiled potatoes or vegetables, or chilled, as a dip for crudité and crackers.
Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4236 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.7 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1434 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*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.
