Sauce recipes

Pineapple Salsa recipe - 85 calories

Ingredients:
1 (500 ml) can pineapple chunks, drained or 1/2 pineapple, peeled
1 red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
1/2 red onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. Chop the pineapple into small pieces to measure a total of 2 cups.
2. Core and seed the red pepper, then chop into small pieces (the same size as the pineapple pieces).
3. Finely chop the onion and coriander/cilantro.
4. Place all in a bowl.
5. Stir in the olive oil, lime juice and salt.
6. Refrigerate or serve right away (goes great with burgers, chicken, steaks or pork).

Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe - 112 calories

Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe - 112 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb tomatillos (about 15), husked, rinsed and chopped
3 chili peppers, with seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves or flat leaf parsley (1 bunch)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth.

Feta Cheese Dressing recipe - 180 calories

Feta Cheese Dressing recipe - 180 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup wine vinegar

Preparation:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a food a blender of food processor.
2. Blend for a few seconds (until smooth).

Ginger Jam recipe - 24 calories

Ginger Jam recipe - 24 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (about 1 pound) gingerroot, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 chipotle chile
1 1/2 cups water
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Preparation:
1. In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients.
2. Bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30-45 minutes (until very thick).
3. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
4. Let cool and refrigerate. Warm to room temp before serving.

Blueberry Sauce recipe - 162 calories

Blueberry Sauce recipe - 162 calories

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup unsweetened orange juice
3/4 cup sugar (or less sugar if you don’t want the sauce that sweet)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation:
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, orange juice, sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, gently stirring.
2. In a small cup or bowl mix, the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water until combined. Add to the simmering mixture; stir gently, careful not to mash the blueberries.
3. Simmer on low heat for about 3-4 minutes (until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon).
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and almond extract.
5. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little water.

Black Bean Salsa recipe - 127 calories

Black Bean Salsa recipe - 127 calories

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove
1 small tomato, seeded & chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
2 tablespoons snipped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
2. Cover and chill until serving time.

Blueberry Sauce recipe - 144 calories

Blueberry Sauce recipe - 144 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Splenda granular or sugar
2 tablespoons cold water

Preparation:
1. Put the blueberries in a pot over low to medium heat (do not add water - there will be enough liquid from the thawing of the berries!).
2. The sauce will be quite tart; if you want it sweeter, add more Splenda or sugar.
3. Stir the Splenda or sugar into the berries; cook stirring for about 5 minutes (until the berries are thawed and the Splenda dissolved).
4. Whisk together the cold water and the cornstarch until smooth; add the mixture to the berries and simmer, stirring, for about 5 minutes (until thickened).
5. Use as a topping for anything you wish.

Black Beans and Corn Salsa recipe - 36 calories

Black Beans and Corn Salsa recipe - 36 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup canned black bean, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
2-3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice, about 1 lime

Preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, cilantro and cumin.
2. Refrigerate for at least an hour and adjust seasonings to taste.
3. Serve with vegetable or chips.

Cilantro Lime Mustard recipe - 32 calories

Cilantro Lime Mustard recipe - 32 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup stone ground mustard
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation:
1. Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix together well.
2. Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Mexican Salsa recipe - 40 calories

Mexican Salsa recipe - 40 calories

Ingredients:
2 large tomatoes, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 small white onions, chopped
18 sprigs cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. Toss the tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, garlic, onion and cilantro together.
2. Add the lime juice (or apple cider vinegar) and salt.
3. Stir, and let stand about 30 minutes before serving.