Gluten-free sauces are tasty and healthy addition to any meal. However, many store bought sauces contain gluten and they are not healthy.
Read food labels to make sure they don’t contain any gluten. Making your own homemade sauce is the only surefire way to ensure that your dressing is gluten-free. Here are 5 thick, creamy and healthy gluten-free sauce recipes:
1. Spicy gluten-free sauce
This spicy gluten-free sauce is packed with peanut butter. Not only is peanut butter delicious, but it also contains an abundance of good fats.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 tsp. ginger
– 1/6 tsp. garlic powder
– ½ tsp. chili powder
– ½ cup peanut butter
– 1/3 cup soy sauce (gluten-free)
– 1 green onion, chopped
– 1 tbsp. sesame oil
– 1/4 water, warm
Instructions:
Place ginger, garlic powder, chili powder, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil and water in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. Add green onions and serve over gluten-free pasta. Garnish with green onion. Done!
2. Creamy avocado gluten-free sauce
This creamy and delicious gluten-free sauce is so versatile and so healthy!
Ingredients:
– 1 avocado, pitted, peeled
– ½ small onion, chopped
– ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1 tbsp. parsley, fresh, chopped
– 3 tbsp. lemon juice
– 3 tbsp. water
– ¼ tsp. garlic powder
– 2 tsp. olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions:
Simply, add all ingredients (expect lemon slices) in a blender or food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Serve over chicken or veggies. Enjoy.
3. Gluten-free curry sauce
This sauce is a fantastic addition to any healthy meal. Serve over your favorite steamed veggies or brown rice.
Ingredients:
– 1 carrot, chopped
– 1/3 cup peanuts, unsalted
– 1/2 cup hot water
– 2 tbsp. lemon juice, fresh
– 2 tsp. olive oil
– 1 tbsp. curry powder
– ½ tsp. chili powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/5 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions:
In food processor, pulse peanuts until very fine. Add carrot, water, lemon juice, olive oil, curry powder, chili powder, garlic powder and process until creamy. Done!
4. Lentils gluten-free sauce recipe
Packed with veggies and lentils, this sauce recipe will keep you full for a long time.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup lentils, gluten-free, cooked
– 2 tbsp. avocado oil
– 1 tbsp. cornstarch
– 4 tbsp. avocado oil
– 1 tomato, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 2 cups water
– 0/5 cup tomato salsa
– 1 tsp. basil, fresh
Instructions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, add avocado oil and cornstarch. Cook for about 1 min. Drain and purée cooked lentils. Add lentils and garlic and cook for 2 min. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve warm!
5. Mushroom gluten- free sauce
Mushrooms are a heart healthy addition to any diet. In addition to being a healthy food, they are also super tasty!
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for a few hours
– 2 cups mushrooms chopped
– 1 onion, chopped,
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 tbsp. avocado oil
– 3 tsp. Parmesan cheese
– 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add avocado oil and onion and cook for 1 minute. Add cashews, mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan cheese and parsley. Cook for 15- 20 min. Serve warm. Bon appetit!