Garden Tomato Sauce

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cooking Method: Stove Top
Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Best Season: Summer
Description

This vegetable packed sauce can be used in so many ways- in a vegetable stew, over chicken, with pasta, and even as a dip for raw vegetables. Experiment and see what you find delicious. Store leftovers in the freezer so it is ready at a moment's notice.

Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Each Onion (chopped)
  • 3 Each Tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Celery (chopped)
  • 2 clove Garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro (chopped, optional for serving)
Instructions
  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

  2. 2

    Stir in tomatoes and cook until juice begins to thicken. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, until rich and thick.

  4. 4

    Pour half of the sauce into a blender. Keep the other half in the skillet to maintain chunky consistency. Blend half of the sauce until smooth. Pour back into the skillet and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    If desired, garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 101kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.5g15%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 7mg1%
Potassium 187mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 0.8g2%

Calcium 1 mg
Iron 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Average cost of recipe per serving: $1.00

Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.

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