Low Fat Creamy Coconut Sauce

Transform your dishes with this flavorful and guilt-free Low Fat Creamy Coconut Sauce! Made with light coconut milk and vegetable broth, this silky sauce provides all the rich, velvety texture you crave without the extra calories. Infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, lime juice, and a touch of honey or agave syrup, it’s a harmonious balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this easy-to-make sauce takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is ideal for drizzling over stir-fries, grilled veggies, or your favorite proteins. Top it off with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness, and enjoy a healthy, versatile sauce that takes your meals to the next level. Perfect for meal preppers, this sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, making it a convenient addition to your weekly cooking routine!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Light coconut milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, grated)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey or agave syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cilantro (fresh, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, add the light coconut milk and vegetable broth. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 3

Once the coconut milk and broth mixture reaches a gentle simmer, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry, ensuring it is incorporated smoothly to avoid lumps.

Step 4

Add the soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the pan, stirring well to mix.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken, stirring frequently.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, and add the lime juice and honey (or agave syrup). Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more lime juice or soy sauce to balance flavors if desired.

Step 10

Serve the sauce warm over prepared dishes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(434.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	259.4

Total Fat 11.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1409.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 4.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.2mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 486.7mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 54.4%