Don’t Miss Dr. Gourmet’s Low Cal Thai Peanut Sauce

by Kristi Rimkus on September 13, 2012


Remember my love for farmers’ markets?

Everything on this platter (except the seafood, of course) is fresh from the market, including this amazing head of radicchio

The radicchio at my local grocery store is small and compact, not leafy with amazingly deep colors. I like this variety much better. It’s not nearly as bitter.

radicchio

radicchio

Dr. Gourmet's Thai Peanut Sauce

Dr. Gourmet’s Thai Peanut Sauce

After a quick swish in the sink, I realized that my farmers’ market bargain would make the perfect lettuce wrap. The question was what to put in my colorful wrap.

Dr. Gourmet's Thai Peanut Sauce

Dr. Gourmet’s Thai Peanut Sauce

Dr. Gourmet’s Thai Peanut Sauce comes to the rescue!

You would be wrong if you assumed that you could buy Dr. Gourmet’s amazing sauce at the grocery store. Dr. Gourmet has a website that offers weight loss options and very tasty recipes, including this easy Thai peanut sauce recipe.

Mr. Mike eating a lettuce wrap

Mr. Mike eating a lettuce wrap

Here’s the proof!

Mr. Mike is eating a lettuce wrap and enjoying every bite. It’s true that he looks confused as to how to eat his wrap, but after three of them he got the hang of it, then asked for a fourth.

Dr. Gourmet's Thai Peanut Sauce

Dr. Gourmet’s Thai Peanut Sauce

This is a fantastic recipe, but naturally I had to add a few tweaks of my own with a dash of chili garlic sauce and a splash of fish sauce. After all, I’m a cook, right?

Thai Peanut Sauce

Thai Peanut Sauce

You can find this sauce recipe at Dr. Gourmet, who is kind enough to provide nutrition information.

If you want ideas for your wraps, I took advantage of the season’s fresh basil, cucumber and green onion to go along with tender chunks of baked cod.

Thanks Dr. Gourmet!

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Paloma September 14, 2012 at 8:01 am

oooh! YUM! This looks incredibly good! :)

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krimkus September 14, 2012 at 2:10 pm

Thank you and thanks for visiting. Have a wonderful weekend. :)

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Medeja September 15, 2012 at 1:34 am

Radicchio? does it taste more like lettuce or cabbage?
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krimkus September 18, 2012 at 7:07 pm

I would say it doesn’t taste like either. Both can have a sweetness, but radicchio has a bite to it.

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CJ at Food Stories September 16, 2012 at 9:53 am

What a great LC sauce … Thx for sharing :-)

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kitchenriffs September 16, 2012 at 4:42 pm

I haven’t heard of Dr. Gourmet – I’ll have to check out his website. Sounds like a tasty and satisfying dish! Nice recipe – thanks.
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Nami | Just One Cookbook September 26, 2012 at 4:47 pm

I love peanut sauce but I rely on Thai restaurant when I want to eat it… Very pretty lettuce wrap. When the sauce is delicious you can continue to eat this endlessly… :) And it’s light and healthy!
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krimkus September 30, 2012 at 8:24 pm

That’s what I like about lettuce wraps, I can afford a little more sauce without breaking the calorie bank.

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Kiran @ KiranTarun.com September 26, 2012 at 5:49 pm

The wrap looks so refreshing! Bet the peanut sauce gives it a ton of flavor!
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Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen September 27, 2012 at 2:42 am

Kristi, lovely photos. The sauce marries together all those healthy ingredients into a delicious bite.
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krimkus September 30, 2012 at 8:14 pm

I’m not a peanut butter fan, but I sure love it in this spicy sauce. :)

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Food Jaunts September 28, 2012 at 12:41 pm

I love those farmer’s market finds. I get my weekly CSA so that’s already like Christmas every week but one of my fav things is to just wander around my local market (which is not one of my husbands favs but oh well). Great match up between the slightly bitter raddicchio and slightly sweet peanut sauce (and addition of fish sauce for depth :P )
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krimkus September 30, 2012 at 7:52 pm

The markets are closing down soon, so I’ll have to start my CSA up again too. I’m always sad when they close.

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