Low Sodium Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce
Transform your meals with this luscious Low Sodium Creamy Cottage Cheese Sauce, a guilt-free indulgence perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Made with wholesome ingredients like low sodium cottage cheese and unsweetened almond milk, this velvety sauce is blended to perfection, creating a creamy texture that's rich without the added salt. Infused with the subtle flavors of garlic, onion powder, and a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice, it strikes the perfect balance between savory and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is a breeze to make and pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a flavor-packed dipping sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped chives for a gourmet touch and enjoy this heart-healthy, low-sodium alternative to traditional creamy sauces.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Low sodium cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Add the low sodium cottage cheese, unsweetened almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice to a blender.
Step 2
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. This may take about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer the blended mixture to a small saucepan.
Step 4
Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes until it's warmed through. Be careful not to bring it to a boil as it could separate.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with freshly ground black pepper. Remember to keep it low sodium.
Step 6
Remove from heat once the desired temperature is reached.
Step 7
Serve immediately over pasta, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (618.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 412.8 |
| Total Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 42.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 159.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.2g | |
| Protein 47.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 643.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 512.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories