Healthy Homemade BBQ Sauce (Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons olive oil (coconut oil or rapeseed oil)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped or crushed)
• 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 400 g tin chopped tomatoes / passata
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tamari

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the oil and onions in a medium saucepan and fry gently over a low heat, covered with a lid, for 5 minutes or until softened.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and fry for one more minute, then add the paprika and cayenne pepper and fry for a further minute – add a little water if it seems too dry.

3. 3

   Add all the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil then reduce and cook on a low heat for 20-30 minutes until thick and syrupy

4. 4

   Serve just as it is, or blend in your blender for 1-2 minutes until smooth. (If using a Froothie Optimum 2.3, blend on the Fruit and Veg setting)

5. 5

   Serve with all your BBQ favourites.