Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
It is time to brighten your favorite meals using simple power-packed ingredients from your own kitchen pharmacy. Try this gut-friendly pumpkin sauce with the additional benefits of lycopene-rich tomatoes and anti-inflammatory spices. Easy to store and super pocket-friendly, eat, relish and repeat.
Add garlic paste, pumpkin puree, tomato puree, parsley, oregano, cumin powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat once done. Stir well before serving.
Once cool, store in an airtight container.
Notes
Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, folate, and potassium.
Tomato puree is a good source of antioxidants and lycopene and provides 2 to 5 percent of your recommended daily value of iron, potassium, and B vitamins.
Add this pumpkin sauce to your soups or use it as pasta or pizza sauce.
Store it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for a week. Use it for thickening curries.