Name: Zesty Raw Almond Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw almond butter (see note); 1/2–1 tablespoon peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger; 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional; omit if needed for kiddos); 1 medium-large clove garlic (use smaller if needed for kiddos); 3 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos; 3 tbps freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 2–3 tbsp water, plus another 1–3 tablespoons, if desired, to thin (see note); 11/2–2 tsp fresh lime zest (zest limes first, then collect juices); Extra lime wedges for serving

Ingredients

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1/2 cup raw almond butter (see note)
1/2–1 tablespoon peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional; omit if needed for kiddos)
1 medium-large clove garlic (use smaller if needed for kiddos)
3 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos
3 tbps freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2–3 tbsp water, plus another 1-3 tablespoons, if desired, to thin (see note)
11/2–2 tsp fresh lime zest (zest limes first, then collect juices)
Extra lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Using a handheld blender and a deep cup, puree the almond butter, ginger, red pepper, garlic, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and 2–3 tablespoons water. Add more water to thin as desired. The sauce will also thicken with refrigeration, or if it’s heated with noodles. So, thin either while blending, or simply add a little extra hot/boiled water as you work the sauce into a dish. Note that with thinning, you may want to season with a touch of salt.
After pureeing, stir in the lime zest. Serve with extra lime wedges to squeeze a pop of extra lime juice on individual servings (see suggestions)!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Category: Sauce