recette purée de tomate

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried herbs are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat without the cost.

Peel the garlic cloves.

Heat olive oil in a small pot.

Add half an onion, chopped into small pieces, and sauté until translucent.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Cut the tomatoes into pieces, removing the hard ends.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir.

Season with salt and sugar, adjusting to taste.

Cook the mixture, stirring often, for about 15 minutes without covering.

Add a pinch of black pepper and a small amount of cinnamon for flavor.

After about an hour of cooking, use a potato masher to blend the mixture into a purée.

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