Suggestions on sauces that are low in sodium and cals?

splucy

Hey guys! So I like to have chicken/fish + veggies.

I used to add morrocan seasoning to my chicken until I realised how high in sodium it was! so depressing because I loved the flavour

Any suggestions on sauces or spice I can add to my meals? Having plain chicken with veggies is just a bit bland for me.

splucy

omg I sounded like a retard... not thinking straight today.

So I like to have chicken/fish + veggies for DINNER***

my bad

Leiki

Anything vinegar or yogurt based.

MissJay75

I like garlic and/or chili sauce. Mmmmmmmmmmmm garlic.

chippy83

Mmmmmmmmmmmm garlic.

I like freshly ground black pepper, oregano, or a splash of balsamic dressing.

Also, many of the Mrs. Dash seasonings are salt-free. I'm working to reduce sodium myself and plan to check these out!

healthyJenn0915

Any of the Mrs. Dash seasonings! They have all kinds of different ones, and they have no sodium in them!

raisingbabyk

I like to use agave nectar with some garlic and lime. Tastes yummy on any kind of meat

raisingbabyk

Any of the Mrs. Dash seasonings! They have all kinds of different ones, and they have no sodium in them!

^^^ This too. The herb and onion one is great!

RoanneRed

We used to microwave chicken breasts with a little lemon juice or vinegar - works very well for fish as well.

whitneyann0

Any of the Mrs. Dash seasonings! They have all kinds of different ones, and they have no sodium in them!

This is what I was going to say!

Ange_

I made this roasted capsicum sauce that is incredibly low in calories and has no salt.
I think it is called Red Kosai and is African or something.

Recipe:

Roast 1 or more red capsicums whole in a hot oven until the skin blisters and goes black in places.
Take out of the oven and put in a zip lock bag for a few minutes. This helps you remove the skin.
Peal off the skin from the capsicums once they are cool enough to handle. Throw away the skin, seeds and stems.

Put capsicums in a blender with a little white vinegar. Traditionally the recipe also has a little olive oil and about a tsp of sugar but these are not necessary.

This is delicious with everything. Anytime you would use a tomato sauce, you could use this instead. It even works as a base for a pasta sauce.

Debbe2

Salsas, mustard based sauces, savory vegetables like onions cooked in a little olive or canola oil- yummy additions for flavor.

KatieCuth

Asian Glazed Chicken from the skinny taste site... YUM!

or the coconut chicken salad with warm honey mustard vinaigrette

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/coconut-chicken-salad-with-warm-honey.html

splucy

Mmmmmmmmmmmm garlic.

I like freshly ground black pepper, oregano, or a splash of balsamic dressing.

Also, many of the Mrs. Dash seasonings are salt-free. I'm working to reduce sodium myself and plan to check these out!

Thanks for the suggestions with Mrs Dash, however I don't believe it is available in Australia?

splucy

I made this roasted capsicum sauce that is incredibly low in calories and has no salt.
I think it is called Red Kosai and is African or something.

Recipe:

Roast 1 or more red capsicums whole in a hot oven until the skin blisters and goes black in places.
Take out of the oven and put in a zip lock bag for a few minutes. This helps you remove the skin.
Peal off the skin from the capsicums once they are cool enough to handle. Throw away the skin, seeds and stems.

Put capsicums in a blender with a little white vinegar. Traditionally the recipe also has a little olive oil and about a tsp of sugar but these are not necessary.

This is delicious with everything. Anytime you would use a tomato sauce, you could use this instead. It even works as a base for a pasta sauce.

Sounds amazing! Thanks for the idea. Will definitely try it out

splucy

We used to microwave chicken breasts with a little lemon juice or vinegar - works very well for fish as well.

You microwave the chicken breasts IN the lemon juice and vinegar?

splucy

Asian Glazed Chicken from the skinny taste site... YUM!

or the coconut chicken salad with warm honey mustard vinaigrette

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/03/coconut-chicken-salad-with-warm-honey.html

ohhhh sounds delish! However I would probably dodge this one because of the carb content... but may have it for lunch on the weekend

KatieCuth

http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/betterbreakfast

pretty good website