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5-Minute Heart Healthy Pizza Sauce

Cooking Method
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Cook Time: 5 min Total Time: 5 mins
Servings 8
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

If you're looking to cut sodium or simply cook more from scratch, this pizza sauce recipe is a great option! It's very easy and fast to make - just stir it up in 5 minutes and spread it on your favorite pizza! The tomatoes, herbs, and spices add an antioxidant punch to any pizza-flavored dish.

Ingredients
  • 15 milligrams canned tomato sauce ((no salt added))
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/4 cup

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% Daily Value *
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 171mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 1%
Iron 4%

* 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
  • For make-ahead freezer prep: Make sauce as described. Allow to cool and freeze in freezer bag or freezer-safe container. To serve, thaw and heat on low heat until warmed through.
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