DIY Pumpkin Sauce - Easy, Gut-Friendly, No-Preservatives
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.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra cold-pressed coconut oil
- 2 tbsp garlic paste
- 3 cups tomato puree
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a pan.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 12.2gProtein: 2.2gFat: 1.2g
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