Low Sodium Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this Low Sodium Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce, a perfect balance of nutty, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors with just a hint of heat. Made with unsalted creamy peanut butter and unsweetened coconut milk, this sauce delivers indulgent creaminess while keeping sodium in check. Freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and a touch of lime juice add layers of zesty complexity, while low sodium soy sauce and honey create a harmonious savory-sweet profile. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over stir-fries, tossing with noodles, or as a dip for spring rolls. It's a healthier, flavorful alternative that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy! Perfect for meal prep, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter (unsalted)
• 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsweetened coconut milk. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to the saucepan. Continue stirring until well combined.

Step 3

Mix in the freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice. Keep stirring to integrate all the flavors.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and stir until they are distributed evenly throughout the sauce.

Step 5

Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until you reach your desired sauce consistency.

Step 6

Once the sauce is heated through and smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 7

Allow the peanut butter sauce to cool slightly before serving. It can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(388.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	824.3

Total Fat 61.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1178.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 309.2mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 923.5mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 22.7%