Whole30 Creamy Coconut Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Whole30 Creamy Coconut Sauce—a versatile, dairy-free recipe that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes! Made with pantry staples like full-fat coconut milk, tahini, and coconut aminos, and infused with fresh garlic, ginger, and lime juice, this sauce delivers the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory notes. A sprinkle of chili flakes and fresh cilantro adds a hint of spice and herbal freshness. Whether you’re drizzling it over grilled vegetables, pairing it with salmon, or using it as a zesty dip, this paleo-friendly and gluten-free sauce is a game-changer for Whole30 enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies alike. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for an easy flavor boost throughout the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Start by peeling and finely mincing the garlic clove. Also, grate about a teaspoon of fresh ginger using a microplane or the fine side of a grater.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the minced garlic and grated ginger with the coconut milk. Stir gently until the mixture begins to simmer. This should take about 3-4 minutes and will help infuse the flavors.
Once the coconut milk mixture is simmering, lower the heat and add the fresh lime juice, coconut aminos, and tahini. Use a whisk to blend everything together smoothly.
Continue whisking the sauce occasionally as it simmers for an additional minute or two, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a serving bowl or jar.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and stir it into the sauce just before serving.
This creamy coconut sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.7 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1776 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2374 mg | 183% | |
| Iron | 10722.6 mg | 59570% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*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.
