14 delicious recipes of low-calorie sauces: gastronomic pleasure without harming the figure

14 delicious recipes of low-calorie sauces: gastronomic pleasure without harming the figure

Do you like delicious food, but want to stay in shape and not gain extra pounds? Low-calorie sauces will become an indispensable assistant in healthy eating. They can be used as an addition to dishes or as a basis for preparing salads and sauces. Now we will tell you about 14 delicious recipes of low-calorie sauces that will decorate your dishes and will not harm your figure.

1. Cucumber-mint sauce

Cucumber-mint sauce is a gentle and refreshing addition to salads and snacks. It can be used with fish dishes or used as a base for cooking casseroles and soups.

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber;
• 1 tablespoon of fresh mint;
• 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt;
• salt to taste.

Dansoy natural sauces are suitable for preparing this sauce, as they are low in calories and contain only natural ingredients.

Preparation:

1. Cut the cucumber into long strips.
2. Chop fresh mint.
3. Mix cucumbers, mint and yogurt in a bowl.
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Carefully mix all the ingredients.
6. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

2. Tomato sauce with basil

Tomato sauce with basil is a classic of Italian cuisine. It is excellent for pasta, pizza and meat dishes. It can also be the basis for cooking soups and stews.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped;
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped;
• 1 kg of ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into cubes;
• salt and pepper to taste;
• fresh basil pesto.

Preparation:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic and fry until they become soft.
3. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, and simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, until the sauce becomes thick.
4. Add basil pesto and mix until smooth.
5. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

You can find more details about this recipe in the article here.

3. Spicy sauce with chili pepper

Spicy Chili Sauce is the perfect choice for those who like to enjoy spicy food. It can be used as an addition to meat dishes, vegetable dishes, and also as a sauce for pizza or burgers.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of chili pepper;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar;
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• salt and sugar to taste.

Preparation:

1. Remove the seeds from the chili peppers and cut them into pieces.
2. Beat garlic together with vinegar and lemon juice in a blender.
3. Add chopped chili pepper and beat until smooth.
4. Add salt and sugar to taste, mix.
5. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

4. Tahini sauce

Tahini sauce is a traditional sauce of Arabic cuisine, used as an addition to meat dishes, vegetable dishes, salads and pizza.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of tahini (sesame cheese);
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped;
• salt and pepper to taste;
• juice of half a lime.

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
2. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

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5. Avocado sauce

Avocado sauce is a delicate and creamy addition to salads, soups and sandwiches. It can also be used as a sauce for fish dishes and pastas.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado;



• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice;
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Remove the bone from the avocado and extract the pulp.
2. Add lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Beat everything in a blender until smooth.
4. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

6. Lemon and grapefruit sauce

Lemon and grapefruit sauce is a refreshing and sweet and sour addition to fish dishes, fruits, desserts and salads.

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon;
• 1 grapefruit;
• 2 tablespoons of honey;
• salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Squeeze juice from lemon and grapefruit.
2. Add honey and salt.
3. Mix all the ingredients well.
4. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

7. Nut and sesame sauce

Nut and sesame sauce is a versatile sauce that is suitable for salads, vegetable dishes, pasta, fish dishes and desserts. It can also be used as a substitute for mayonnaise or butter in various recipes.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of nuts (optional);
• 2 tablespoons of roasted sesame;
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil;
• 1 tablespoon of honey (for sweet sauces);
• salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Fry the nuts in a dry pan until golden.
2. Beat nuts together with sesame in a blender.
3. Add oil, honey and salt.
4. Mix everything to a homogeneous state.
5. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

8. Rosemary and lemon sauce

Rosemary and lemon sauce is a fragrant and fresh addition to meat dishes, potatoes and vegetable dishes. It can also be used as a marinade for meat.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of rosemary leaves;
• juice of 2 lemons;
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Wash and dry rosemary leaves.
2. Beat rosemary together with lemon juice in a blender.
3. Add oil, salt and pepper.
4. Mix everything to a homogeneous state.
5. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

9. Cilantro and lime sauce

Cilantro lime sauce is a refreshing and spicy addition to vegetable dishes, rice and noodles. It can also be used as a marinade for meat and fish.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fresh cilantro;
• juice of 2 limes;
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped;
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind (optional);
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Wash and dry cilantro.
2. Beat cilantro together with lime juice and garlic in a blender.
3. Add tamarind, salt and pepper.
4. Mix everything to a homogeneous state.
5. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

10. Caesar sauce

Caesar sauce is a classic sauce that is perfect for garnishing salads and appetizers. It perfectly complements the taste of fish, chicken and vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of garlic;



• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise;
• 2 tablespoons of natural yogurt;
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste;
• juice of half a lime.

Preparation:

1. Pass the garlic through a press and fry in oil until golden.
2. Add mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, salt and pepper.
3. Mix everything to a homogeneous state.
4. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

11. Mustard sauce

Mustard sauce is a sauce with a bright and spicy taste, which is suitable for meat dishes, salads and snacks. It can also be used as a marinade for meat, as well as an addition to baking dishes and burgers.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of hot mustard;
• 2 tablespoons of honey;
• 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Mix mustard, honey, yogurt, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Mix everything to a homogeneous state.
3. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

12. Broccoli and Parmesan sauce

Broccoli Parmesan Sauce is a delicious and cheesy addition to pastas, fish dishes and salads. It can also be used as an addition to pizza and snacks.

Ingredients:

• 1 broccoli flower;
• 50 g of parmesan, grated on a fine grater;
• 1 tablespoon of sour cream;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Cook broccoli until cooked.
2. Mix broccoli, Parmesan and sour cream together in a blender.
3. Add salt and pepper.
4. Mix everything to a homogeneous state.
5. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

13. Horseradish sauce

Horseradish sauce is a spicy tomato and horseradish sauce that is great for meat dishes, fish and vegetable dishes. It can also be used as an addition to sausages and snacks.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of horseradish;
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar;
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar;
• salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Grate horseradish on a fine grater.
2. Add vinegar, vinegar and salt.
3. Beat everything in a blender until smooth.
4. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

14. Basil sauce

Basil sauce is a fragrant and fresh addition to pasta, pizza, salads and snacks. It can also be used as a marinade for meat and fish.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fresh basil;
• 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic;
• 2 tablespoons of chopped parmesan;
• 1 tablespoon of nut oil;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation:

1. Beat basil together with garlic and parmesan in a blender.
2. Add oil, salt and pepper.
3. Mix everything to a homogeneous state.
4. Apply sauce to dishes to taste.

Sauces significantly change the taste of any dish. They can make it more juicy, spicy or refreshing. At the same time, they instantly increase the calorie content of the dish. To enjoy sauces without harming your figure, you should use low-calorie sauces. They allow you to satisfy a piece of aesthetic pleasure and enjoy a real gastronomic explosion.

And to easily and quickly prepare a tasty and low-calorie sauce, you can use Dansoy natural sauces. They have a diverse taste, enrich any dish and have a positive effect on your figure.

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Try these low-calorie sauce recipes and enjoy the taste without breaking your dietary restrictions. Remember that enriching your diet with delicious sauces is a tasty and healthy way to maintain your figure and gastronomic pleasure.

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