MAKES: 1¼ cups (1 tablespoon 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 gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
•2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
•2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
•1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
•1 teaspoon 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
FIBER: 0.6g
NET CARBS: 1.4g
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 of net carbs per one-tablespoon serving, making it a great keto-friendly option.
