Low Sodium Southwest Chipotle Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Low Sodium Southwest Chipotle Sauce—a creamy, zesty creation that's packed with smoky heat and bold southwestern flavors. Featuring unsalted chipotle peppers in adobo sauce blended with tangy plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and a balanced mix of spices like smoked paprika and ground cumin, this sauce delivers all the flavor without the excess sodium. A touch of honey or agave provides subtle sweetness, while optional black pepper adds customizable heat. Ready in just five minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect as a dip, a dressing for salads or grain bowls, or a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're watching your sodium intake or simply craving bold flavors, this recipe is a quick, healthy addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, low-fat)
- 2 peppers Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (unsalted, if available)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey or agave syrup
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water (to adjust consistency, if needed)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and fresh lime juice. Stir well to mix.
Using a blender or small food processor, blend the canned chipotle peppers until smooth. If you prefer less heat, you can reduce the quantity or scrape out the seeds before blending.
Add the blended chipotle peppers to the yogurt mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and honey or agave syrup to the bowl.
Mix everything thoroughly using a spoon or whisk, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor, if needed. Add more lime juice for tanginess or a tiny pinch of black pepper for extra heat (optional).
If the sauce is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip, dressing, or topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 513 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.
