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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
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
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
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 30, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 23, 2021
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
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 29, 2020
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
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
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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