Did you know that cooking tomatoes enhances their antioxidant activity? This happens because during the cooking process the walls of the tomato cells are broken down, making lycopene more accessible and increasing its bioavailability. Lycopene is the most efficient biological carotenoid and helps protect our cells against the unwanted effects of free radicals. So start chopping some ripe tomatoes and prepare this delicious lycopene-rich tomato sauce to give yourself a youth boost!
Lycopene Rich Tomato Sauce Recipe
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 35 min | Yields: 2 cups
Ingredients
+ 2 pounds (900gr) ripe tomatoes
+ 1 tbsp olive oil
+ 1 garlic clove, crushed
+ 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil
+ 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped or 1 tsp dried oregano
+ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
+ 1/4 tsp sea salt
+ 1 tbsp olive oil
+ 1 garlic clove, crushed
+ 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil
+ 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped or 1 tsp dried oregano
+ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
+ 1/4 tsp sea salt
Directions
Roughly chop the tomatoes and pulse in a food processor until smooth. Transfer the tomato sauce to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue simmering for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the remaining ingredients and let cook for an additional 5 minutes. Store in sterilized jars in the fridge for up to 1 week, or transfer to a container and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Enjoy!
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