Low Fat Garlic Butter Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this irresistibly creamy yet guilt-free Low Fat Garlic Butter Sauce, a lightened-up twist on the classic favorite. Crafted with a blend of light butter spread, olive oil, and the robust flavors of minced garlic, this sauce delivers all the indulgence of traditional garlic butter without the extra fat. Featuring low-sodium chicken broth and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this recipe creates a perfectly balanced sauce that’s both rich and refreshing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ideal companion for pasta, seafood, or steamed vegetables, offering a fresh pop of flavor with added parsley. Whether you're seeking a quick weeknight fix or a crowd-pleasing topping, this versatile, low-fat garlic butter sauce is the healthier choice for all your culinary creations.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Light butter spread
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, melt the light butter spread over medium heat. Add the olive oil and mix until well combined.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Step 4
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 2 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm drizzled over pasta, seafood, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (155.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 308.1 |
| Total Fat 29.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 889.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 1.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 45.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 157.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories