Homemade Pizza Sauce Made Lighter

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Homemade Pizza Sauce Made Lighter for a Healthier Pizza
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 green bell pepper , coarsely chopped - or more to taste ( optional )
1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic , peeled
1 can tomato puree
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
80
Sugar
5g
Fat
5g
Homemade Pizza Sauce Made Lighter is the perfect addition to any homemade pizza. This sauce uses fresh vegetables and herbs to create a flavorful and lighter sauce for your pizza, reducing the calorie and fat content of your favorite comfort food. By using fresh ingredients, this sauce provides added health benefits while still maintaining the classic pizza taste that we all know and love. This pizza sauce is quick and easy to make, perfect for any weeknight dinner or weekend pizza party.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, pulse the green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic cloves until finely chopped.
2.In a large pot over medium heat, combine the tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, Italian herb seasoning, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
3.Add the chopped vegetable mixture to the pot and stir to combine.
4.Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.Remove the pot from heat and stir in the olive oil. Let cool before using on your favorite pizza.

PROS

This homemade pizza sauce is lighter than traditional pizza sauce, reducing the overall calorie and fat content of your favorite pizza.

By using fresh vegetables and herbs, this sauce is also packed with vitamins and minerals.

CONS

This pizza sauce is not as thick as traditional pizza sauce, which may not be preferred by some individuals.

It is important to note that while this sauce is lighter, the overall calorie and fat content of your pizza will depend on the toppings and crust used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pizza sauce is loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, providing a dose of vitamins and minerals to your pizza.
The red pepper flakes in this recipe have been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation, while garlic has been shown to help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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