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by Carrie Walderlast updated January 13, 2023
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This easy homemade miso peanut sauce recipe uses only 6 simple ingredients and tastes SO delicious! It’s an all-purpose sauce that can be served with a variety of meals. Recipe is both vegan and gluten-free.
Looking for a delicious, all-purpose sauce that goes with everything? You’re in luck! I originally shared this miso peanut sauce recipe with this tempeh stir-fry, but I have a group of girlfriends who are obsessed with making it with so many other dishes. For that reason, I thought it was time to give this sauce a stand-alone post 😉
All you need to make this vegan sauce are 6 simple ingredients. If you need some inspiration, I’ve shared a bunch of ideas for what to serve with this sauce below.
As a dietitian, I’ve also included some unique nutrition benefits of this sauce below! It’s a great way to add both healthy, satiating fats and tons of flavour to your meals. Enjoy!
Want more sauce recipes? Check out my roundup ofhealthy homemade sauces + dressingsfor more ideas!
Ingredients Needed
All you need to make this easy peanut sauce recipe are 6 simple ingredients:
- peanut butter (creamy, unsweetened)
- white or yellow miso paste
- rice vinegar
- garlic powder
- ground ginger
- water
- optional: red pepper flakes (if you want a bit of spice!)
Full ingredient measurements + detailed recipe instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
What To Serve This Peanut Sauce With
This all-purpose peanut sauce can be served in a variety of ways:
- Add it to veggie stir-fries made with rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Drizzle it over grain bowls or buddha bowls.
- Add flavour to protein dishes, like tofu or chicken.
- Use it as a dip for veggies or spring/salad rolls.
- Use it as a salad dressing.
How Long Will This Sauce Keep?
This miso peanut sauce will stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s a great component to add to your weekly meal prep. Just keep it in the fridge to add flavour to your meals!
Do You Need Any Equipment To Make This?
Not necessarily! While a food processor will make this sauce extra smooth in seconds, you can totally just use a whisk to mix everything together.
TIP: If using a whisk, it helps to add hot water (instead of cold) to help break down the miso paste. It doesn’t have to be boiling water – hot from the tap is good enough!
Large Food Processor
This is my go-to large food processor from Cuisinart. It’s a super quick and powerful way to create things like energy balls, sauces, shredded cheese, veggies, and more!
Peanut Butter Nutrition Benefits
Peanut butter is an awesome source ofheart-healthy fatsandplant-based protein.
It’s also packed with other nutrients like:
- magnesium
- vitamin B6
- iron
- phosphorus
- niacin
TIP:be sure to go for the unsweetened variety of peanut butter. I always look for brands where the only ingredient is peanuts!
Miso Nutrition Benefits
Because miso paste is made by fermenting soybeans, it’s a natural source ofbeneficial gut microbesthat appear to play a role in many aspects of human health.
Miso is also rich in micronutrients such as:
- manganese
- vitamin K
- copper
- zinc
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- Vegan Miso Tahini Sauce
- Avocado Green Goddess Sauce
- Creamy Vegan Zucchini Pesto
- Go-To Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Herbed Yogurt Salad Dressing
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This easy homemade miso peanut sauce recipe uses only 6 simple ingredients and tastes SO delicious! It's an all-purpose sauce that can be served with a variety of meals. Recipe is both vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened + creamy)
- 1/4 cup white or yellow miso paste
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 cup hot water (see notes)
- Optional: red pepper flakes (if spice is desired)
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a large bowl or food processor. Use a whisk to mix everything together or pulse your food processor until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Notes
*CONSISTENCY: You can make this peanut sauce to your desired consistency depending on how you’d like to serve it (i.e. thicker for a dipping sauce or thinner to drizzle it over dishes). Simply adjust the amount of water, using less water for a thicker sauce and more for a thinner one. Just add slowly or else you risk making this sauce too thin! If that happens, simply add a bit more peanut butter 🙂
*SALT: Miso paste is quite salty on its own, so it should not be necessary to add any additional salt to this!
*IF USING A WHISK: I recommend usinghotwater instead of cold to help break down the miso paste. It doesn’t have to be boiling water – hot from the tap is good enough. This isn’t as important if using a food processor, as they’re quite powerful!
*STORAGE: This miso peanut sauce will stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s a great component to add to your weekly meal prep. Just keep it in the fridge to add flavour to your meals!
*WAYS TO USE THIS ALL-PURPOSE SAUCE:
- Add it to veggie stir-fries made with rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Drizzle it over grain bowls or buddha bowls.
- Add flavour to protein dishes, like tofu or chicken.
- Use it as a dip for veggies or spring/salad rolls.
- Use it as a salad dressing.
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: miso paste, peanut butter
Author: Carrie Walder
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Andrea — Reply
Made this delicious sauce and it was so good!!! Added to our recipe rotation for sure – so easy & versatile!-
Carrie Walder — Reply
Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one and hope it adds flavour to so many meals for you :)!!
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C — Reply
This sauce is the BEST. I make it all the time for salads, stir-fries, or grain bowls. Plus it’s quick and easy to make with pantry and fridge staples that I always have on hand. Your recipes are always excellent!-
Carrie Walder — Reply
Thank you so much for the kind words, Colleen! So appreciate you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy this one and that you’ve paired it with so many dishes!!
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