Piquant Sauce

Elevate your meals with this bold and flavorful piquant sauce—a tangy, slightly spicy condiment that’s as versatile as it is irresistible. Crafted with aromatic garlic, sweet shallots, and a rich base of tomato paste, this sauce gets its zippy edge from a perfect balance of white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey. A touch of red chili flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while freshly chopped parsley brings a burst of freshness to the mix. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for drizzling over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. Perfect for adding a vibrant kick to any dish, this piquant sauce will be your go-to condiment for unforgettable flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Shallot, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 4 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Step 4

Add the red chili flakes, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and water. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let it cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the finely chopped fresh parsley.

Step 7

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with your dish of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	387.8

Total Fat 31.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1558.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.6g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 64.5mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 579.4mg	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: 72.4%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 24.2%