Healthy Recipes using Low Sodium Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Salad
A refreshing salad featuring grilled chicken marinated in low sodium teriyaki sauce, served over a bed of mixed greens with crunchy vegetables.
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Marinate the chicken breasts in low sodium teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over mixed greens topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and sesame seeds.
Teriyaki Quinoa Stir-Fry
A vibrant stir-fry packed with colorful vegetables and protein-rich quinoa, all tossed in a delicious low sodium teriyaki sauce.
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cook quinoa in water according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked quinoa and low sodium teriyaki sauce to the skillet, mixing well and cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Teriyaki Salmon with Asparagus
Oven-baked salmon fillets glazed with low sodium teriyaki sauce, served alongside roasted asparagus for a healthy dinner.
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet and brush with low sodium teriyaki sauce.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt, then arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry
A plant-based stir-fry featuring crispy tofu and seasonal vegetables, all coated in a savory low sodium teriyaki sauce.
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, carrots)
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add cubed tofu, cooking until golden brown.
- Add mixed vegetables and ginger, stir-frying for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in low sodium teriyaki sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat everything evenly.
Teriyaki Cauliflower Rice Bowl
A healthy and low-carb bowl featuring cauliflower rice sautéed with vegetables and tossed in low sodium teriyaki sauce.
- 1 head cauliflower, riced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add riced cauliflower, cooking for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and green onions, stirring to combine and cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Drizzle with low sodium teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in low sodium teriyaki sauce, perfect for a healthy barbecue option.
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, low sodium teriyaki sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder; marinate for 20 minutes.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve hot with a side of steamed vegetables.
Teriyaki Veggie Wraps
Whole grain wraps filled with fresh vegetables and a tangy low sodium teriyaki sauce for a quick and healthy lunch.
- 4 whole grain wraps
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
- Lay out the whole grain wraps and layer spinach, bell pepper, carrot, and cucumber on each.
- Drizzle low sodium teriyaki sauce over the vegetables.
- Roll the wraps tightly, slice in half, and serve.
Teriyaki Chickpea Bowl
A hearty bowl featuring protein-rich chickpeas sautéed with vegetables and drizzled with low sodium teriyaki sauce.
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add chickpeas, cooking for 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper, stir-frying for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in low sodium teriyaki sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
Teriyaki Sweet Potato Fries
Oven-baked sweet potato fries tossed in low sodium teriyaki sauce for a flavorful and healthy side dish.
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread fries on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Drizzle with low sodium teriyaki sauce before serving.
Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles
A low-carb pasta alternative made with zucchini noodles tossed in a savory low sodium teriyaki sauce and topped with sesame seeds.
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat and add spiralized zucchini and bell peppers.
- Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add low sodium teriyaki sauce and cook for an additional minute, then serve topped with sesame seeds.