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Healthy Vegan Peanut Sauce and Dip
5 from 36 votes

Healthy Vegan Peanut Sauce and Dip

This vegan peanut sauce uses cannellini beans combined with natural peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and fresh garlic and ginger to create a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dip. It is blended to a smooth consistency with optional water added to thin it out as desired. The sauce thickens when chilled, making it suitable for use as a dip or sauce served cold or at room temperature.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: Thai

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

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  1. Combine all ingredients except the water in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Serving 0.25cup Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 350mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% 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.