Low Fat Peanut Sauce

Elevate your meals with this irresistibly creamy yet healthy Low Fat Peanut Sauce, a quick and flavorful addition perfect for dipping, drizzling, or tossing with your favorite dishes. Made with natural peanut butter, a splash of lime juice, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this lean version of the classic sauce offers a rich, nutty flavor without the excess fat. Sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist, and balanced with the tang of rice vinegar and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this versatile sauce comes together in just 5 minutes. Ideal for spring rolls, noodle bowls, or salads, it's a guilt-free, low-calorie way to elevate your meals while keeping them nutritious and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Natural peanut butter (unsweetened, low-fat if available)
• 4 tablespoons Water
• 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 2 teaspoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and water until smooth. The consistency should be slightly runny; add an extra tablespoon of water if needed.

Step 2

Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and honey to the mixture. Whisk until well combined.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to mix until the flavors are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Finish by adding the freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir thoroughly to ensure a silky texture.

Step 5

Taste the peanut sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add a touch more soy sauce for saltiness or lime juice for acidity).

Step 6

Serve immediately as a dip, drizzle, or sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(181.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	364.9

Total Fat 24.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0.5mg	0%
Sodium 1012.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 14.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 43.9mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 496.1mg	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: 58.2%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 26.7%