NZ Hothouse Tomato Sauce
Elevate your meals with a vibrant, homemade tomato sauce packed with garden-fresh veggies and aromatic herbs for a delightful and healthy twist.
Ingredients
  • Six small truss tomatoes

  • One red capsicum

  • One celery stalk

  • A large handful of fresh basil leaves

  • One tablespoon of olive oil

  • Two teaspoons of dried mixed herbs

  • One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or juice from a lime

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Get ready for a tasty veggie sauce! Begin by chopping the celery into fine slices, quartering the tomatoes, and de-seeding and chopping the red capsicum into bite-sized pieces.

Next, add all the chopped veggies along with basil leaves to a saucepan. Pour in some olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper, and put a lid on the pan. Let everything simmer for about 20 minutes until everything is nice and soft.

Once everything is cooked, add some apple cider vinegar, and transfer everything to a blender. Blend it all up for a minute or so until a smooth sauce forms. And that's it - a delicious, healthy, and homemade veggie sauce ready to enjoy!