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 and spinach, 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, or even 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!
✔ 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 Baby Spinach or Baby Kale – Finely processed for a hidden veggie boost.
✔ Hemp Seeds – A nutrient powerhouse for extra protein and healthy omegas.
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:
Start by finely chopping your baby spinach and/or baby kale. 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.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine:
If you’re adding hemp seeds for that extra boost of protein and healthy omegas, toss them in now!
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.
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.
Hope you love it as much as we do!
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