Low Fat Peanut Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistibly creamy yet healthy Low Fat Peanut Sauce, a quick and flavorful addition perfect for dipping, drizzling, or tossing with your favorite dishes. Made with natural peanut butter, a splash of lime juice, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this lean version of the classic sauce offers a rich, nutty flavor without the excess fat. Sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist, and balanced with the tang of rice vinegar and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this versatile sauce comes together in just 5 minutes. Ideal for spring rolls, noodle bowls, or salads, it's a guilt-free, low-calorie way to elevate your meals while keeping them nutritious and delicious.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Natural peanut butter (unsweetened, low-fat if available)
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 2 teaspoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and water until smooth. The consistency should be slightly runny; add an extra tablespoon of water if needed.
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and honey to the mixture. Whisk until well combined.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to mix until the flavors are evenly incorporated.
Finish by adding the freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir thoroughly to ensure a silky texture.
Taste the peanut sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add a touch more soy sauce for saltiness or lime juice for acidity).
Serve immediately as a dip, drizzle, or sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1012 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*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.
