Why You’ll Love This Sauce
- Kid-Friendly Flavours: Sweet potatoes and honey add a natural sweetness that kids adore, while the mild spices provide just enough flavour without overpowering.
- Nutritious & Hidden Veggies: Loaded with vegetables, it’s a sneaky way to boost your family’s nutrient intake.
- Freezer-Friendly: Make it once and store it for easy future meals.
How to Use Your Hidden Veggie Sauce
- Pasta Night: Toss with cooked pasta and sprinkle with cheese for a quick and easy dinner.
- Pizza Sauce: Spread it over pizza bases for a healthy, flavorful alternative to store-bought sauces.
- Dipping Sauce: Perfect for dunking chicken nuggets, veggies, or breadsticks.
- Soup Base: Thin it with a little stock or water to create a delicious, veggie-packed soup.
Pro Tips
- Make It Even Healthier: Add extra hidden veggies like courgette (zucchini) or carrots during cooking for added nutrition.
- Adjust the Spice: If your kids prefer very mild flavours, use sweet paprika instead of regular.
- Batch Cooking Win: Double the recipe to stock your freezer with even more ready-to-use sauce!
Storage & Freezing
- Fridge: Store in airtight jars for up to 7 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in portion-sized containers or jars (leaving space for expansion) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or heat gently from frozen.
Why It’s Kid-Approved
This sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savoury flavours, masking the veggies your kids might otherwise refuse. Plus, it’s a great way to make meal prep easier while sneaking in those essential nutrients.
Try this Hidden Veggie Sauce today, and enjoy the smiles around your dinner table! Your secret is safe with us.
Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce: Kid approved a family favourite!
Looking for a way to sneak more veggies into your kids’ meals without complaints? This Kid-Approved Hidden Veggie Sauce is the ultimate solution! Packed with natural sweetness from red peppers and sweet potatoes and perfectly seasoned with paprika and cumin, it’s a versatile sauce your little ones will love. Serve it over pasta, use it as a pizza base, or even as a dipping sauce for snacks. Bonus? It makes 2.5 jars, so you’ll have plenty to freeze for those busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 small sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 heaped teaspoon paprika
- 1 heaped teaspoon cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tins chopped tomatoes
- ½ tin water (use your tomato tin)
Instructions
- Soften the OnionsIn a wide pot, warm 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. This gentle cooking brings out their natural sweetness.
- Add Veggies & SpicesAdd the diced red pepper, sweet potato, paprika, cumin, salt, and honey to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the flavorful spices and honey. Cook for 2 minutes to awaken the aromas and slightly caramelize the ingredients.
- Add Tomatoes & WaterPour in the 2 tins of chopped tomatoes and rinse each tin with a splash of cold water, adding the water to the pot. This ensures no tomato is wasted and helps create the perfect sauce consistency.
- Simmer to PerfectionBring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cover the pot with a lid. Let the sauce cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The sauce is ready when the sweet potatoes are soft, and the mixture has thickened.
Blend & Store
- Once cooked, blend the sauce to your desired consistency. For a super-smooth finish, use a blender or immersion stick. For a chunkier texture, pulse it lightly.
- Transfer the sauce into sterilized jars or containers, leaving an inch at the top if freezing to allow for expansion. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
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