Heart-Healthy Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce

Elevate your meals with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce, a deliciously versatile recipe that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Made with natural creamy peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, and a hint of honey, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet, while fresh ginger, lime juice, and a dash of sesame oil add layers of aromatic complexity. It's easy to prepare in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, making it an ideal addition to busy weeknight dinners. Serve it as a dip for fresh veggies, drizzle it over salads or grain bowls, or use it as a bold dressing for noodles. Garnished with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, this heart-healthy sauce is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Healthy, quick, and endlessly versatile, it’s the perfect companion to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Natural creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the natural creamy peanut butter and low-sodium soy sauce until smooth and well-mixed.

Step 2

Add the honey, rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Slowly incorporate water into the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, stirring continuously until the desired consistency is reached. You may adjust the water quantity for a thicker or thinner sauce.

Step 4

Mix in the sesame oil and, if using, the Sriracha for a spicy kick.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors to your preference, adding more lime juice for tanginess or honey for sweetness if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the sauce into a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 7

Serve the heart-healthy creamy peanut butter sauce immediately as a dip, dressing, or sauce for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(275.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	942.7

Total Fat 72.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1554.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.4g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.2mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 705.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.3%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 22.7%