10-Minute Homemade Peanut Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
10-Minute Homemade Peanut Sauce
10 min.
8
99kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delicious way to elevate your meals, this 10-Minute Homemade Peanut Sauce is the perfect solution! Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this versatile sauce is incredibly easy to whip up and packed with flavor. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, rich sauce that complements a variety of dishes.

This peanut sauce is not only vegetarian and vegan, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for anyone with dietary restrictions. The combination of creamy peanut butter, zesty lime juice, and aromatic spices creates a delightful balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, it’s ready in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

Use this sauce as a dip for fresh veggies, a dressing for salads, or a drizzle over your favorite stir-fry or grain bowl. The possibilities are endless! And if you happen to have leftovers, no worries—this sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to two months, ensuring you always have a delicious condiment on hand. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this quick and easy homemade peanut sauce that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • cloves garlic finely chopped

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In 1-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients with wire whisk.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and warm.
  3. Use sauce immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories99kcal
Protein13.97%
Fat69.92%
Carbs16.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.13
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4673912868552%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.26kcal
4.96%
Fat:8.3g
12.77%
Saturated Fat:1.63g
10.21%
Carbohydrates:4.3g
1.43%
Net Carbohydrates:3.42g
1.24%
Sugar:1.77g
1.97%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:106.72mg
4.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.73g
7.47%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.84%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.83%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.94%
Magnesium:28.81mg
7.2%
Phosphorus:57.56mg
5.76%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.18%
Copper:0.08mg
3.79%
Folate:14.31µg
3.58%
Fiber:0.88g
3.52%
Potassium:102.8mg
2.94%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.9%
Iron:0.4mg
2.23%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.96%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.8%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.73%
Vitamin C:1.42mg
1.72%
Calcium:12.35mg
1.23%
Selenium:0.81µg
1.16%