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Low Fat Peanut Sauce Recipe

Craving a flavorful peanut sauce without the guilt? This lighter take on a classic delivers incredible taste without the excessive fat! Sweet, savory, and subtly spicy, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. We use a touch of sweetness balanced by soy sauce and a hint of cayenne for a perfectly harmonious flavor profile. Get ready to enjoy a healthy and delicious stir-fry!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 40.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Fat Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Low Fat Peanut Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter and hot water until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Add brown sugar, ginger, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch to the peanut butter mixture. Whisk vigorously until all lumps are dissolved and the sauce is well combined.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add your chosen vegetables and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender but still slightly vibrant in color.
  4. Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetables. Stir to coat evenly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve your delicious low-fat peanut sauce stir-fry immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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