Low Fat Chipotle Southwest Sauce

Add a burst of bold, smoky flavor to your meals with this Low Fat Chipotle Southwest Sauce, a healthier twist on a classic favorite! Crafted with creamy non-fat Greek yogurt as the base, this guilt-free sauce combines the fiery kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Rounded out with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin, this sauce delivers a tantalizing balance of heat and tang without the extra calories. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile condiment is perfect for drizzling over salads, spreading on wraps and sandwiches, or as a zippy dip for veggies and chips. Make it ahead and refrigerate for enhanced flavor—your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by finely chopping the chipotle peppers. Be cautious with the peppers as they can be quite spicy. Adjust the amount if you prefer a milder sauce.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped chipotle peppers and non-fat Greek yogurt. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3

Add the lime juice and honey to the yogurt mixture. Stir to blend the ingredients.

Step 4

Next, add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 5

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking, adding more lime juice or honey as desired.

Step 6

For a smoother consistency, you can blend the sauce in a food processor or blender for a few seconds.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Low Fat Chipotle Southwest Sauce with wraps, sandwiches, salads, or as a tasty dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(304.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	232.6

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 8.0mg	0%
Sodium 1412.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 29.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364.8mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 599.9mg	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: 4.6%

Protein: 50.2%

Carbs: 45.2%