Peanut Butter Sauce

Posted by Courtney Schupp | January 13, 2022

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 cup Peanut Butter creamy
2 tablespoons Tamari (low-sodium) OR 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low-sodium)
2 tablespoons Agave Syrup OR 2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
4 tablespoons Lime Juice
1/2 cup Water

Live Well Tips

This dish originates from Indonesia and is a favorite condiment of many cultures around the world.
Peanuts are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Replace garlic chili sauce with Sriracha or any other hot sauce you enjoy!

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine ingredients in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
Stir mixture well and heat until warm.
Taste for salt and acidity – add more lime and/or tamari to adjust. Thin with water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids

This quick and easy sauce is perfect to mix up with the kids! Use it for dipping spring rolls or veggies your child loves.

Easy Tasks

Gather ingredients and equipment

Intermediate Tasks

Juice limes
Measure and place all ingredients into saucepan

Difficult Tasks

Cut limes in half
Mix ingredients on stovetop

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 2 tablespoons: Calories–140; Protein–5g; Carbohydrate–8g; Total Fat–11g; Saturated Fat–2g; Cholesterol–N/A; Fiber–1g; Sodium–200mg; Vitamin C–N/A; Vitamin A–N/A; Iron–N/A; Calcium–N/A

Adapted from Shauna Schultz, RD, Nevada County Public Health

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