Discover the ultimate Paleo Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sauce, a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and umami flavors that’s both gluten-free and soy-free, making it perfect for paleo and clean-eating lifestyles. This quick and easy recipe combines coconut aminos, raw honey, fresh ginger, and garlic with finely chopped sweet onion for a naturally sweetened and aromatic sauce that’s thickened with arrowroot powder. Enhanced with a hint of optional sesame oil, this velvety teriyaki sauce is perfect for marinating, glazing, or drizzling over your favorite dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile, healthy alternative to traditional store-bought options—serve it with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or stir-fries for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal.
In a small saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, 1/4 cup water, finely chopped sweet onion, raw honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the onions soften and the sauce becomes fragrant.
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the arrowroot slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously. This will help thicken the sauce.
Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
If desired, stir in the sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor before removing the saucepan from heat.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before blending if you prefer a smooth teriyaki sauce. Use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender to blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness or seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or let the sauce cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4265 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% | |
*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.