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How to turn Heinz salt-free ketchup into barbecue sauce
If you want a recipe for salt-free (low carb) barbecue sauce from scratch (because maybe you can't eat the Heinz salt-free ketchup...
Nov 10, 2023
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Low sodium tzatziki
Great in a wrap or as a dip. Servings: makes 1 1/2 cups Sodium: 4 mg per tablespoon Time: 20 minutes plus at least 1 hour (but ideally...
Aug 26, 2023
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Low sodium pizza sauce
A bold low sodium pizza sauce that keeps for weeks in the freezer. Servings: Makes 1 1/2 cups Sodium: Depends on the tomato sauce/paste...
Aug 15, 2023
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Low sodium stir-fry sauce
A basic, low sodium sauce that works for pretty much any stir-fry. This recipe makes enough for about 1 pound of meat with about 1-2 cups...
May 31, 2022
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Low sodium soy sauce substitute (with option to ferment)
Many low sodium soy sauce substitutes use some combination of molasses, vinegar, and garlic as their base. I like this as a marinade but...
Nov 1, 2021
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Low sodium (low carb) barbecue sauce
This tangy low sodium barbecue sauce is perfect on a burger or pulled pork sandwich. I originally sweetened it with white and brown...
Sep 26, 2021
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Low sodium spaghetti and meatballs
Marcella Hazan has a classic tomato sauce with onion and butter that is amazingly simple—just tomatoes cooked with a whole onion, butter,...
Jun 16, 2021
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Low sodium spring rolls with peanut chili dipping sauce
This is a recipe for low sodium peanut chili dipping sauce, with tips and suggestions for spring rolls. Spring rolls are one of my...
Jun 14, 2021
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Low sodium dumplings (shrimp or pork)
Dumplings can take a bit of time and effort so make these when you have plenty of time, or when you have some help. The wrappers are the...
Jun 12, 2021
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Low sodium grilled pineapple salsa (and goat cheese chicken tacos)
Here's how I cut a pineapple with minimal waste, grill it, and make a quick salsa for chicken tacos with a goat cheese sour cream sauce....
Jun 8, 2021
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Low sodium grilled lemongrass pork/chicken noodle salad (bún thịt nướng)
This is my favorite low sodium recipe to date, and one I didn't think was possible. Bún thịt nướng (Vietnamese grilled pork noodle salad)...
Jun 5, 2021
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Low sodium hot sauce
I really love Sriracha so I modified this recipe from Serious Eats by omitting the salt, and using whey extracted from plain yogurt to...
Apr 18, 2021
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Low sodium chimichurri sauce
One of the easiest, most flavorful low sodium sauces you can make. Chimichurri sauce is great with grilled meats or as a dip for breads....
Feb 26, 2021
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My favorite low sodium sauces
It’s hard to buy sauces that fit into our low sodium diet so every few weeks I devote some time to making a variety of sauces that we’ll...
Feb 23, 2021
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Low sodium barbecue chicken salad (dressing)
Here's one way to turn crispy chicken strips into a healthy-ish meal. This recipe is really just for the dressing. For the salad, throw...
Feb 2, 2021
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Low sodium (red) chili garlic sauce
This is one of a handful of low sodium sauces I always have in the refrigerator (or freezer). It's a substitute for the popular Huy Fong...
Jan 24, 2021
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Low sodium chili garlic oil
A great low sodium staple for soups, sauces, or dips. Servings: Makes about 1/2 cup Sodium: 2 mg per 1/2 cup Time: 10 minutes...
Nov 29, 2020
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Low sodium "gochujang"
This sauce is inspired by gochujang--the red sauce that is usually served with bibimbap at Korean restaurants. Gochujag is usually made...
Oct 30, 2020
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Low sodium Thai chili garlic sauce
My low sodium alternative to the Huy Fong Foods chili garlic sauce (the chunky red one) that I used to put in everything. I also have a...
Sep 9, 2020
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Low sodium creamy lime dressing
Servings: Makes 1/2 cup Sodium: 17 mg per 1/2 cup Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp dry ground mustard 2 tsp sugar 1/4 cup lime juice...
Aug 29, 2020
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Hi, I'm Thuy. What started as a way to help my family reduce our sodium intake has turned into a passion project I'd love to share with you. Learn more about our journey here. Thanks for visiting!
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