Low Cal Asian Peanut Sauce Recipe

Craving delicious Asian peanut sauce without the guilt? This lightened-up recipe, inspired by the Weight Watchers vegetarian cookbook, delivers all the creamy peanutty goodness with significantly fewer calories! Perfect for dipping satays, drizzling over cold noodles, or adding a vibrant kick to your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. Quick, easy, and unbelievably satisfying!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 175.2 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Low Cal Asian Peanut Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Cal Asian Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Low Cal Asian Peanut Sauce

  1. Combine 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy), 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 clove garlic (minced), and 1/4 cup water in a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g