Low-Sodium Hot Sauce
Low-Sodium Hot Sauce that supports blood sugar and blood pressure management. Made with vinegar, red chili peppers, and healthy ingredients.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Equipment
- Immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- 20 red chili peppers
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar or red wine, white wine, apple cider, or rice vinegar
- 2 large cloves garlic
- ¼ cup hemp hearts or sunflower seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Peppers: Slice off the tops of the red chili peppers and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Simmer the Peppers: Add the peppers and vinegar to a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the Ingredients: Transfer the peppers and vinegar to the canister of an immersion or regular blender. Add garlic, hemp hearts, and tomato paste. Blend until smooth.
- Season and Serve: Add salt to taste.
Notes
Protect Your Hands: Wear gloves when cutting chili peppers or wash your hands thoroughly afterward to avoid irritation, especially near your eyes.
To make your hot sauce milder, use a small knife or spoon to scrape out the white pith inside the peppers before blending.
Blending Tips for Using an Immersion Blender: Let the sauce cool slightly before blending to avoid burns or splashes. Avoid overfilling the container and blend in batches to prevent spills and splashes into your eyes.
Add Natural Sweetness:
For a healthy sweet and spicy sauce, add date syrup, maple syrup, or soaked pitted Medjool dates.
For a healthy sweet and spicy sauce, add date syrup, maple syrup, or soaked pitted Medjool dates.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 130mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
