Slow-Cooker Marinara

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Slow-Cooker Marinara
540 min.
12
107kcal

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Welcome to the world of rich flavors and comforting aromas with our Slow-Cooker Marinara recipe! This delightful sauce is not just any marinara; it’s a wholesome, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free option that everyone will love. Perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, this recipe serves up to 12 people, making it ideal for parties or meal prepping throughout the week.

Imagine walking through your home as the scent of sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and ripe plum tomatoes envelops you. With the help of your trusty slow cooker, you can create a robust sauce that combines the sweetness of carrots and the aromatic kick of garlic and red wine—simple ingredients that come together beautifully. This marinara serves as a fantastic base for various dishes, whether you’re tossing it with pasta, using it as a dip, or pairing it with crusty bread as an antipasti.

Low in calories yet bursting with flavor, this marinara is a nourishing addition to your meal rotation. So, gather your freshest ingredients, let the slow cooker work its magic, and treat yourself and your loved ones to a homemade sauce that will elevate any dish. Get ready to impress your guests with this vibrant and versatile marinara that celebrates the simplicity and goodness of plant-based cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup carrots diced
  • 0.5 cup celery diced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 cup wine dry red (such as cabernet sauvignon)
  • 0.8 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup garlic minced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • cups onion chopped
  • tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
  • 5.5 pounds plum tomatoes peeled chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons tomato paste unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add oil; swirl to coat.
  3. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper); saut 8 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
  6. Combine vegetable mixture and tomatoes in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
  7. Place 3 cups tomato mixture in a blender.
  8. Remove center piece of blender lid; secure lid on blender.
  9. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid. Blend until smooth. Return tomato mixture to slow cooker.
  10. Add basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook, uncovered, on HIGH 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories107kcal
Protein10.39%
Fat33.48%
Carbs56.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.15
Glycemic Load
3.7
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.196086800617%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.33mg
Delphinidin
0.42mg
Malvidin
2.62mg
Peonidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
1.07mg
Naringenin
1.41mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
2.01mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
9.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:106.92kcal
5.35%
Fat:4.08g
6.28%
Saturated Fat:0.59g
3.69%
Carbohydrates:15.39g
5.13%
Net Carbohydrates:11.17g
4.06%
Sugar:8.01g
8.9%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:334.26mg
14.53%
Alcohol:1.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.47%
100%
Protein:2.85g
5.7%
Vitamin A:3242.07IU
64.84%
Vitamin C:33.81mg
40.98%
Vitamin K:35.51µg
33.82%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.57%
Potassium:648.25mg
18.52%
Fiber:4.23g
16.9%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.29%
Vitamin E:2.07mg
13.82%
Folate:46.23µg
11.56%
Copper:0.18mg
8.85%
Magnesium:34.67mg
8.67%
Vitamin B3:1.55mg
7.76%
Iron:1.35mg
7.5%
Phosphorus:74.8mg
7.48%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.44%
Calcium:63.74mg
6.37%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.28%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.63%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.03%
Selenium:0.84µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes