Low Fat Huancaina Sauce

Elevate your meals with this irresistible Low Fat Huancaina Sauce, a lighter twist on the classic Peruvian favorite. Made with reduced-fat feta cheese, evaporated skim milk, and a touch of olive oil, this creamy sauce captures all the bold, zesty flavors of traditional huancaina while keeping it lower in fat. The addition of aji amarillo paste provides a signature mild heat and vibrant yellow hue, while whole wheat crackers and garlic lend depth and richness to the blend. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect poured over boiled potatoes, drizzled on roasted vegetables, or served as a chilled dip with crackers or fresh crudité. Whether you’re looking for a healthier condiment or a unique appetizer, this low-fat huancaina sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 150 grams reduced-fat feta cheese
• 200 ml evaporated skim milk
• 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 pieces crackers (low-fat, whole wheat)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Peel a large clove of garlic and set it aside.

Step 2

In a blender, combine the reduced-fat feta cheese, evaporated skim milk, aji amarillo paste, and olive oil.

Step 3

Roughly break the low-fat, whole wheat crackers into smaller pieces for easier blending.

Step 4

Add the garlic clove, salt, and broken crackers to the blender with the other ingredients.

Step 5

Blend on medium speed until all the ingredients are smoothly combined; the mixture should be creamy and thick.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice and blend for another 30 seconds.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the salt if necessary.

Step 8

If the sauce is too thick, add a little more evaporated skim milk and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 9

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl. It can be served warm, over boiled potatoes or vegetables, or chilled, as a dip for crudité and crackers.

Step 10

Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(539.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1068.7

Total Fat 38.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 84.6mg	0%
Sodium 4236.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 61.7g	0%

Vitamin D 84.5IU	0%
Calcium 1434.1mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1079.0mg	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: 31.9%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 45.5%