Veggie Boosted Tomato Sauce - Capital Area Food Bank
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Servings: 8

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 100 Calories | 11g Carbs | 6g Sugar | 4g Fiber | 6g Fat (1.5g Sat Fat) | 3g Protein | 120mg Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms, finely diced or grated
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced or grated
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced or grated
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely diced or grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, no salt added
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Optional: basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, carrot, onion and zucchini. Add salt and optional seasonings and stir frequently until veggies are soft and the liquid has evaporated, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  2. Add the tomatoes and sugar. Turn heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm over pasta or as a pizza sauce.

Shopping Tip: Choose canned tomatoes with no salt added to lower sodium content.

Ingredient Swap: Missing one of the veggies in the recipe? Use yellow squash, bell pepper, kale, spinach, collard greens, or eggplant instead!

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