The All-purpose Sauce Cube: Tomato, Onion, Bell Pepper, and Garlic Base Sauce
This all-purpose sauce is a game-changer for busy professionals and students. It’s a quick, easy base for curries, eggs, pasta, and more—ready in under 10 minutes with minimal effort required! Plus, it keeps in the freezer for up to a month, making meal prep faster and ensuring fresh, vibrant flavors...
Ingredients
- 7piecetomato
- 3pieceonion
- 2piecebell pepper
- 1bulb garlic
- 1pieceginger- thumbnail size (optional)
- 1bunch fresh coriander or basil (optional)
How to make The All-purpose Sauce Cube: Tomato, Onion, Bell Pepper, and Garlic Base Sauce
Dice the tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers into medium-sized pieces.
Place the chopped vegetables, whole garlic cloves, and ginger on a baking tray in a single layer.
Roast the vegetables in the oven at 220°C for 20-25 minutes until they are soft and slightly charred.
Let the roasted vegetables cool, then blend them into a smooth sauce.
Pour the blended sauce into silicone trays or ice cube molds for portioning.
Freeze the sauce cubes. Store the cubes in the deep freezer for up to a month.
Tips & Tricks
Thaw a portion of sauce in a microwave-safe mug or defrost it in a pan on low heat.
Add your preferred spices and follow your recipe when using the sauce for specific dishes.
See my recipes that use the all purpose sauce cubes, see the Power Breakfast mug Shakshuka in under 5 mins with this sauce cube
If you do not have an oven stir fry the chopped vegetables instead.
Reviews
saniyafurtado
This recipe is perfect for busy days with minimal ingredients!👌
drruchita
Thank you for sharing this recipe. A good nutritious recipe. Can be done quickly and timesaving.
The Meal Engineer
(@themealengineer)
Compilation of simple, healthy and wallet friendly meals that got me through university and a busy working life.. If you’re ready to step away from ordering...