Healthy Vegan Peanut Sauce and Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
153 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Thai
Healthy Vegan Peanut Sauce and Dip
Description
Healthy Vegan Peanut Sauce and Dip blends cannellini beans with peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. These ingredients create a balanced sauce with creamy texture from the beans and peanut butter, bright acidity from lime and vinegar, and a gentle heat from the red pepper flakes. The use of fresh garlic and ginger adds aromatic notes.
After blending, water can be added to adjust the consistency, making it usable as a pourable sauce or thick dip. When chilled, the sauce thickens, but can be loosened by whisking in water or lime juice before serving.
This versatile peanut sauce is useful as a dip for vegetables or a sauce accompanying meals where a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy element is desired. It is vegan and relies on simple whole food ingredients for its flavor and texture.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days. The sauce’s thickness after chilling can be remedied by stirring in additional water or lime juice to reach the desired pourable consistency before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cannellini beans See Notes, cooked, rinsed and drained
- ⅓ cup peanut butter natural
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Look for certifed gluten-free tamari if needed, or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar plain
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic peeled and chopped
- 1 small thumb size piece of ginger fresh, peeled and zested or minced (about 1 tsp
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Or more if you like it spicy!
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water depending on desired consistency
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the water in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- For a thinner, pourable consistency add 2 to 3 tablespoons water, and blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. The sauce will thicken once chilled. Add another splash of water now or later as needed.
- Serve right away, or refrigerate until ready to use. Making this sauce in advance is great and allows the flavors to mingle.
Notes
- Chickpeas can replace cannellini beans but may result in thicker, less creamy sauce; adjust water accordingly for pourable texture.
- Store any leftover peanut sauce in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- The sauce thickens when chilled; whisk in lime juice or water to loosen before using if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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