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Healthy Vegan Peanut Sauce and Dip

This healthier peanut sauce is a delicious, multi-purpose sauce, dressing, and dip in one! Thin it with a touch of water for a pourable salad dressing and sauce for noodles, or skip the water altogether for a thick and creamy dip. Creamy white beans provide extra nutrition and volume without taking away from the rich peanut butter flavor. And fresh ginger, garlic, and lime make this vegan peanut sauce completely irresistible! Contains no oil, coconut, or gluten.Yield: makes 1 ½ cups of sauce

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

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained See Notes.
  • ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari Look for certifed gluten-free tamari if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small thumb size piece of fresh ginger, 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 are another great option if you don't happen to have cannellini beans. Note that the sauce will be a lot thicker with chickpeas (and not quite as creamy), so you'll need to increase the amount of water to achieve a pourable consistency.
  • Storage
  • Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • The peanut sauce will thicken once chilled. Simply whisk in more lime juice or water as needed for consistency.

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: 6servings

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.