Tasty pepper sauce recipe #simplerecipes

fresh peppers

🥗Healthier: roasted peppers

💰Cheaper: canned peppers

Canned peppers are often more affordable and still flavorful.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is a less expensive sweetener that works well.

Blend fresh peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add blended mixture to the saucepan and stir well.

Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

Stir in vinegar, salt, and sugar to taste.

Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and let cool before storing.

Cooking Techniques

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