Green Bell Pepper Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Green Bell Pepper Sauce
45 min.
4
62kcal

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Welcome to the vibrant world of Green Bell Pepper Sauce, a delightful and healthy addition to your culinary repertoire! This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free sauce is not only simple to prepare but also brings a burst of color and flavor to your meals. Whether you’re drizzling it over pasta, using it as a dip for fresh vegetables, or adding it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish, this sauce is versatile and packed with nutrition.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delicious sauce that serves four, all while keeping your kitchen free from gluten and dairy. The star of this recipe is the green bell pepper, which is rich in vitamins and adds a fresh, slightly sweet flavor to the dish. Combined with the earthiness of spinach, the warmth of garlic, and aromatic onion, every spoonful is a delightful experience. Plus, with only 62 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Cooking this sauce is an enjoyable process that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas as the vegetables sauté, and the broth simmers. With the help of a blender and a strainer, you'll achieve a silky-smooth consistency that elevates any plate. Join me on this cooking adventure and discover how easy it is to create a fresh, healthy sauce that will become a staple in your home kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cups chicken broth divided
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic minced
  •  bell peppers diced green
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 medium onion diced
  • teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups spinach leaves fresh loosely packed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • blender

Directions

  1. Saut first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender.
  2. Add 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes.
  3. Add spinach leaves, and simmer 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  5. Process bell pepper mixture in a blender until very smooth. Stir in enough remaining chicken broth to reach sauce consistency, if necessary.
  6. Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids; stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories62kcal
Protein11.83%
Fat53.32%
Carbs34.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.75
Glycemic Load
0.69
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.870869683183%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
2.92mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
1.09mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:61.77kcal
3.09%
Fat:3.94g
6.06%
Saturated Fat:0.56g
3.47%
Carbohydrates:5.8g
1.93%
Net Carbohydrates:4.07g
1.48%
Sugar:2.59g
2.88%
Cholesterol:2.35mg
0.78%
Sodium:1031.84mg
44.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.97g
3.93%
Vitamin K:79.85µg
76.05%
Vitamin C:53.42mg
64.75%
Vitamin A:1632.16IU
32.64%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.15%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.72%
Folate:37.78µg
9.45%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.23%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.07%
Fiber:1.73g
6.9%
Potassium:240.36mg
6.87%
Magnesium:21.5mg
5.38%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.29%
Copper:0.09mg
4.61%
Iron:0.81mg
4.51%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.41%
Calcium:33.31mg
3.33%
Phosphorus:30.45mg
3.04%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.89%
Selenium:0.87µg
1.25%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.1%
Source:My Recipes