Sugar-Free Chipotle Southwest Sauce
Elevate your meals with this creamy, flavorful Sugar-Free Chipotle Southwest Sauce—a healthier twist on the classic condiment! Made with tangy plain Greek yogurt, smoky chipotle chili in adobo sauce, and an aromatic blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this sauce packs a punch without the added sugar. Fresh lime juice brightens the flavors, while optional water allows you to tailor the consistency. Perfect as a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, or salad dressing, it’s ready in just 10 minutes but shines brightest after a quick chill in the fridge to let the bold flavors meld together. Ideal for anyone seeking a low-carb, health-conscious condiment with a fiery kick!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle chili in adobo sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt with the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika.
Add the lime juice and finely chopped chipotle chili in adobo sauce to the mixture.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
Add salt and black pepper to taste, mixing again to ensure even distribution.
If the sauce is too thick for your liking, gradually add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or a squeeze bottle for easy application.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 831 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 512 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.
