AIP Nomato Sauce

Particularly for people on the Autoimmune Protocol AIP or Paleo diets, AIP Nomato Sauce is a tasty and colorful alternative to traditional tomato sauce. The flavor and color of butternut squash, beets, and carrots combine to create a rich sauce. Its a tasty and nourishing complement to your Paleo cooking.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
• 1 cup peeled and diced beets
• 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup filtered water
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper omit for AIP
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnish optional

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a big saucepan over medium heat

Add the minced garlic and onion, and saut for two to three minutes, or until the ingredients are softened

Stirring occasionally, add the diced butternut squash, beets, and carrots to the saucepan and cook for an additional five minutes

After adding the apple cider vinegar and filtered water, bring the mixture to a boil

Once the vegetables are soft, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes

After taking the saucepan off the burner, allow it to cool slightly

Puree the mixture in a regular blender or with an immersion blender until its smooth and creamy

If youre not following AIP, add the ground black pepper, sea salt, dried oregano, and dried basil to the sauce once its back in the saucepan

To allow the flavors to meld together, simmer for a further five to ten minutes

Serve the AIP Nomato Sauce as a dipping sauce or over your preferred Paleo-friendly pasta

If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves

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