Doug Evans· Published October 22, 2024 · < 1min read
Summary
This Raw Tomato Basil Sauce with Sprouts is a fresh and flavorful way to boost your meals. The mixed sprouts add a punch of nutrients, while the tomatoes, basil, and garlic bring tons of flavor and antioxidants. Perfect for salads, wraps, or pasta!
1cuporganic sun-dried tomatoes (dried, soaked in water for 30 minutes)
1medium garlic clove (roughly chopped)
¼cupbasil (freshly chopped)
¼cupmixed sprouts (alfalfa, broccoli, and radish)
1tbspextra virgin olive oil (see Chef’s Notes)
1tbsplemon juice (freshly squeezed)
salt (to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions
1
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and place them in a blender or food processor.
2
Add the fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil leaves, sprouts, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3
Blend until smooth.
4
Season raw tomato sauce with sea salt and pepper to taste.
Chef’s Notes
Substitutions For oil-free recipes omit olive oil or substitute with tahini.
Prep Ahead Soak the sun-dried tomatoes ahead of time
Storage Store raw tomato sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Nutrition Facts
2 servings
Serving size
296g (1 1/4 cup)
Amount per serving
Calories170
% Daily Value *
Total Fat8g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate26g10%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 17g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein6g
Calcium60mg5%
Iron3.3mg19%
Potassium1530mg33%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
4medium organic tomatoes (chopped)
1cuporganic sun-dried tomatoes (dried, soaked in water for 30 minutes)
1medium garlic clove (roughly chopped)
¼cupbasil (freshly chopped)
¼cupmixed sprouts (alfalfa, broccoli, and radish)
1tbspextra virgin olive oil (see Chef’s Notes)
1tbsplemon juice (freshly squeezed)
salt (to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions
1
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and place them in a blender or food processor.
2
Add the fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil leaves, sprouts, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3
Blend until smooth.
4
Season raw tomato sauce with sea salt and pepper to taste.
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