FRUGAL PANTRY MEALS Cooking From Scratch Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Red wine vinegar adds a different flavor profile.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade ketchup

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Homemade ketchup can be lower in sugar.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Chili powder can provide a similar heat.

Chop rhubarb into small pieces and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in rhubarb, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.

Add ketchup, mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Pour in water and mix well to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.

Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is soft.

Blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Allow the sauce to cool before storing in an airtight container.

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