Suggestions on sauces that are low in sodium and cals?

splucy
splucy Posts: 353
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
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.

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  • splucy
    splucy Posts: 353
    omg I sounded like a retard... not thinking straight today.

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

    my bad
  • Leiki
    Leiki Posts: 526 Member
    Anything vinegar or yogurt based.
  • MissJay75
    MissJay75 Posts: 768 Member
    I like garlic and/or chili sauce. Mmmmmmmmmmmm garlic.
  • chippy83
    chippy83 Posts: 92 Member
    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
    healthyJenn0915 Posts: 185 Member
    Any of the Mrs. Dash seasonings! They have all kinds of different ones, and they have no sodium in them!
  • raisingbabyk
    raisingbabyk Posts: 408 Member
    I like to use agave nectar with some garlic and lime. Tastes yummy on any kind of meat
  • raisingbabyk
    raisingbabyk Posts: 408 Member
    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
    RoanneRed Posts: 429 Member
    We used to microwave chicken breasts with a little lemon juice or vinegar - works very well for fish as well.
  • whitneyann0
    whitneyann0 Posts: 327 Member
    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_
    Ange_ Posts: 324 Member
    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
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Salsas, mustard based sauces, savory vegetables like onions cooked in a little olive or canola oil- yummy additions for flavor.
  • KatieCuth
    KatieCuth Posts: 569 Member
    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
    splucy Posts: 353
    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
    splucy Posts: 353
    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
    splucy Posts: 353
    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
    splucy Posts: 353
    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
    KatieCuth Posts: 569 Member
    http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/betterbreakfast

    pretty good website
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