Heart-Healthy Classic Red Wine Sauce
Elevate your meals guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Classic Red Wine Sauce—an elegant and flavorful addition to any dish. Crafted with a base of aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme, this refined sauce combines the deep richness of red wine with the wholesome balance of low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock. A touch of balsamic vinegar enhances its complexity, while a whisper of unsalted butter provides a silky finish without compromising its health-conscious appeal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect drizzled over lean proteins, roasted vegetables, or even whole-grain pasta. Indulge in its restaurant-quality taste while embracing a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped shallot
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped shallot to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add minced garlic to the shallots and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Introduce the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaf to the pan, allowing the herbs to release their aromas over the next minute.
Step 5
Pour in the red wine, stirring to deglaze the pan and incorporate the shallots and garlic.
Step 6
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the wine to a boil. Allow the wine to simmer briskly and reduce by half, approximately 10 minutes.
Step 7
Add the low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock to the pan, along with black pepper, and continue to simmer until the mixture reduces by about half again, which should take 10-12 minutes.
Step 8
Once reduced, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the sauce.
Step 9
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the balsamic vinegar, which will enhance the sauce's depth of flavor.
Step 10
Just before serving, add the teaspoon of unsalted butter to the sauce and whisk until melted, giving the sauce a shiny finish.
Step 11
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm over your preferred dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (551.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 418.3 |
| Total Fat 18.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 159.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.6g | |
| Protein 2.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 84.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 511.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories