Low Fat Sweet Onion Sauce
Transform your meals with this flavorful and guilt-free Low Fat Sweet Onion Sauce! This recipe is a delightful blend of tender sweet onions simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth and enhanced with a hint of apple cider vinegar and honey—or maple syrup for a vegan twist. A silky cornstarch slurry gives the sauce its perfect thickness, while garlic powder, salt, and black pepper round out the taste with subtle aromatic notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for adding depth to grilled vegetables, lean proteins, and sandwiches, or even as a side dip. With a low-fat composition and a homemade touch, it's the healthier choice you’ll keep coming back to. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this recipe ensures your next dish is both nutritious and irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 1 pound total) sweet onions
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely chop the sweet onions into small pieces or thin slices, depending on your preference.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat 1 cup of low-sodium vegetable broth over medium heat.
Add the chopped sweet onions to the broth and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until they become soft and translucent.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In a small bowl, prepare the cornstarch slurry by whisking together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Turn the heat back up to medium and cook the sauce for an additional 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Serve warm or at room temperature. This sauce pairs well with grilled vegetables, chicken, or as a spread for sandwiches. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1601 mg | 34% | |
*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.
