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Ingredients
1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes in purée
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 cup pitted olives
3 cups water
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon sweet basil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
2 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot
Instructions
- Place crushed tomatoes and tomato paste in a 2 quart or larger kettle and begin
cooking. - Place olives in the blender with 1 1/2 cups water. Blend for at least one minute until
olives are puréed as smooth as possible. - Add seasonings to the tomatoes in the kettle along with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of
water mixed with arrowroot. - Hint: the puréed olives give the sauce a richer flavor and texture without the use of
refined oils.
Top Ingredients Benefits
Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
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Benefits of this Recipe
Crushed Tomatoes
Tomatoes are known for their rich antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help in reducing risks of suffering from prostate cancer, heart disease, and other critical conditions related to eyesight.
Pitted olives
Olives are highly valued in the world of health considering they are rich in vitamin E and antioxidants. They help in protecting your heart as well as stopping cell damage that may cause cancer.
Apple Juice
Apple juice is rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Additionally, the rich acts as an energy booster since it is packed with pectin and fiber. Phenolic compounds present in the juice also help in preventing common infections
lemon juice
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C which is known to boost the immune system. Additionally, it is known to strengthen bones, gums through the repair of connective tissues.
parsley flakes
Any ingredient that has antioxidant properties plays a very important role in the world of health. Antioxidants such as parsleys help in stabilizing kidneys thus improving blood sugar. Vitamins included in this ingredient include vitamin A, K, and C.
sweet basil
Sweet basil is a rich antioxidant because it contains lutein, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin. Basils also supply some essential oils to the body thus keeping the entire body operation efficient.
Arrowroot
This is one ingredient that we can say is multipurpose considering the many benefits it has to our body. Many know it a vitamin B powerhouse but others believe in it when it comes to fixing digestion problems. The presence of potassium and sodium in arrowroots helps in promoting blood circulation which is essential in improving sleep and in weight management.
