Easy keto peanut sauce whisks together in ten minutes and instantly upgrades salads, grilled chicken, and zoodle bowls. Reduced-sugar peanut butter, lime, ginger, and toasted sesame oil give it a restaurant-style depth with almost no effort. It keeps for two weeks in the fridge, so one batch covers a lot of dinners.
MAKES: 1¼ cups (1 tablespoon / 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes
I’m not even remotely embarrassed to tell you that I would drink this sauce. Okay, maybe that is a little embarrassing, but it is that good. It’s perfect as a salad dressing or to pour over grilled chicken, but it is especially good on a Peanut Chicken Zoodle Bowl (here).
INGREDIENTS
•½ cup reduced-sugar creamy peanut butter
•¼ cup water
•3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
•2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) unseasoned rice wine vinegar
•2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) fresh lime juice
•1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
•1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) grated fresh ginger
•1 clove garlic, minced
•¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Put all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- tip: Peanuts are legumes, not nuts, so this recipe is marked as being nut-free.
- If you cannot tolerate peanuts, you can substitute almond butter for the peanut butter.
PER SERVING:
CALORIES: 59
FAT: 4.5g
PROTEIN: 2.2g
TOTAL CARBS: 2g (0.07 oz)
FIBER: 0.6g
NET CARBS: 1.4g (0.05 oz)
FAQ
Q: How do you make this easy peanut sauce
A: To make this sauce, simply put all the ingredients (reduced-sugar peanut butter, water, gluten-free soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic) in a small mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined.
Q: What can I use this peanut dressing for
A: This versatile sauce is perfect as a salad dressing, a sauce to pour over grilled chicken, or as the key ingredient in a Peanut Chicken Zoodle Bowl.
Q: How long does homemade peanut sauce last
A: You can store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Q: Can I make this recipe without peanuts
A: Yes, if you cannot tolerate peanuts, the recipe suggests you can substitute almond butter for the peanut butter to create a peanut-free version.
Q: Is this peanut sauce low-carb
A: Yes, this recipe is very low in carbohydrates, with only 1.4g (0.05 oz) of net carbs per one-tablespoon serving, making it a great keto-friendly option.
Pro Tips
- Whisk the sauce thoroughly in a small bowl — the peanut butter is thick, and a proper whisking is what gets a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Grate the fresh ginger finely so it blends in rather than leaving sharp little bites throughout the sauce.
- If you cannot tolerate peanuts, substitute almond butter for the peanut butter at the same measurement.
- The optional red pepper flakes are worth including — a small pinch balances the sweet-salty base without making the sauce spicy.
- Thin the sauce with a teaspoon of water at a time if you want a pourable dressing consistency; it thickens noticeably when chilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does keto peanut sauce keep?
Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It thickens as it chills, so loosen it with a splash of water to reach the consistency you want.
Is this peanut sauce nut-free?
Peanuts are legumes, not nuts, so the recipe is marked nut-free in that sense. If you need a true nut-free version, use a seed butter such as sunflower instead.
Can I make this sauce soy-free?
Yes — use coconut aminos in place of the gluten-free soy sauce. It is slightly sweeter, so taste before adding extra sweetener.
What can I serve with peanut sauce?
It works as a salad dressing, a sauce for grilled chicken, or drizzled over a zoodle bowl — anywhere you want savory, creamy depth.
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- Put all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- tip: Peanuts are legumes, not nuts, so this recipe is marked as being nut-free.
- If you cannot tolerate peanuts, you can substitute almond butter for the peanut butter. PER SERVING:
