Servings: 4
Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free
Per Serving: 80 Calories | 10g Carbs | 5g Sugar | 2g Fiber | 3.5g Fat (0g Sat Fat) | 2g Protein | 25mg Sodium
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 onion, thinly sliced, divided
- 1 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Optional: dried thyme powder, powdered ginger, curry powder or red chili flakes
Instructions
- Blend together tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic and half of the onions with ½ cup water.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium high. Add blended vegetables and optional spices and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
Try This! Serve this sauce over plantains, chicken, fish, beans, eggs or rice.
Shopping Tip: Choose no salt added canned tomatoes to lower sodium content.