Whole30 Sweet and Sour Sauce
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this tangy and flavorful Whole30 Sweet and Sour Sauce, a perfect pairing for stir-fries, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables. This healthy spin on the classic condiment is naturally sweetened using date paste and unsweetened pineapple juice, making it refined sugar-free and compliant with Whole30 guidelines. The vibrant mixture of coconut aminos, rice vinegar, tomato paste, and warming spices like garlic and ginger creates a perfectly balanced sauce that’s both zesty and slightly sweet. Thickened with a light arrowroot slurry, this sauce comes together in just 15 minutes and can be stored for up to a week, making it a convenient addition to your meal prep repertoire. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-approved, this homemade recipe will help you avoid store-bought sauces while adding bold flavor to your dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons date paste (or 2 pitted Medjool dates blended with 2 tablespoons hot water)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, rice vinegar, tomato paste, date paste, coconut aminos, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Whisk until smooth and ingredients are fully incorporated.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with water to create a slurry.
Once the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk the arrowroot slurry into the saucepan to thicken the sauce.
Let it cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1010 mg | 21% | |
*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.
