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A Delicious & Sneaky Way to Add More Veggies to Your Meals!
This flavorful and nutrient-packed pizza sauce is the perfect way to sneak extra veggies into your family’s meals—without the kids even noticing! Blended with wholesome ingredients like tomatoes, spinach, kale, and Swiss chard it delivers all the classic pizza sauce flavors while secretly boosting nutrition.
Of course, we love using this veggie-packed pizza sauce on homemade pizzas, but it’s also amazing for pizza quesadillas, dipping, and especially my gluten-free vegan pizza bread recipe. It’s a simple, healthy swap that makes mealtime even more delicious!
I hope you enjoy this easy, kid-friendly, and oh-so-yummy pizza sauce as much as we do!
Ingredients for Vegan & Gluten-Free Veggie-Packed Pizza Sauce
✔ Tomato Sauce – The rich and tangy base of the sauce.
✔ Tomato Paste – Adds depth and a concentrated tomato flavor.
✔ Oregano – A must-have for that classic Italian herb flavor.
✔ Sea Salt – Enhances all the delicious flavors.
✔ Garlic – Use fresh minced, powder, or even roasted for extra depth.
✔ Paprika – Adds a subtle smoky sweetness.
✔ Black Pepper – For a touch of warmth and spice.
✔ Onion Powder – Brings out the natural savory flavors.
✔ Basil – A fresh and aromatic addition.
✔ Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – For a hint of heat (adjust to taste).
✔ Chopped Mixed Greens – A blend of spinach, kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, or any leafy greens you have on hand. Finely chop by hand or pulse in a food processor for small, easy-to-mix pieces—perfect for sneaking in a hidden veggie boost.
✔ Hemp Seeds – A nutrient powerhouse for extra protein and healthy omegas.
Instructions
Making this flavorful, nutrient-packed pizza sauce is super easy, and you’ll love how versatile it is! Here’s how to whip it up in just a few simple steps:
Step 1: Prep Your Veggies
Start by finely chopping your mixed greens. You can do this with a sharp knife, but I love tossing them into the food processor for an ultra-fine texture that blends seamlessly into the sauce—perfect for sneaking in those extra veggies! Set them aside for now.
Step 2: Mix the Base
In a medium-sized bowl, combine:
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- Tomato paste (for a rich, thick texture)
- Oregano, sea salt, garlic (fresh, minced, or powdered), paprika, black pepper, onion powder, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes
Step 3: Add the Greens
Now, stir in your chopped spinach and kale, making sure everything is well combined. The greens will blend right in, adding nutrients without overpowering the flavor.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
That’s it! Your veggie-packed pizza sauce is ready to use. Spread it over homemade pizzas, pizza bread, pizza quesadillas, or even use it as a flavorful dipping sauce. However you enjoy it, this sauce is a simple and delicious way to add more veggies to your meals
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Veggie Packed Pizza Sauce
Whip up this delicious and nutritious pizza sauce in under 5 minutes! Packed with hidden veggies like spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and collard greens and boosted with plant-based protein from optional hemp seeds, this vegan and gluten-free sauce is a hit with kids and adults alike. It’s the perfect way to sneak extra nutrients into family pizza night—without sacrificing taste. Use it on homemade pizzas, in quesadillas, or as a flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 15 oz. Can of tomato sauce
- 6 oz. Can of tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1 Garlic clove (minced garlic is fine as well)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Basil
- ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bag or container of mixed greens (spinach, kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, etc.)
Instructions
- Chop your mixed greens into tiny pieces either with a knife or by using your food processor then set it aside
- In a medium sized bowl, combine your can of tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, sea salt, garlic, paprika, pepper, onion powder, basil, optional hemp seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Stir all the ingredients together.
Add in your chopped greens and stir again until all ingredients are combined. - Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
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