Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

By pammons

Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings, each containing approximately:
40 calories
6 gm. carbohydrates
1 gm. fat
0 mg. cholesterol
Trace protein
56 mg. sodium
1 gm. fiber

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2/3 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup diced, drained, canned tomatoes
• 1/3 cup tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup peeled and chopped fresh pears
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh diced basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add peppers and carrots and sauté until soft. Add tomato,tomato puree, garlic, pepper, pears and basil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add a small amount of water or vegetable stock if mixture is too thick.
2. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Place in blender and puree until smooth.