How Freshly Makes More Nutritious Sauces
Marinara Sauce, Minus The Added Sugar
What’s hiding in traditional versions? Added Sugar
Marinara, even in traditional recipes, often has added sugars to balance the acidity of tomatoes. But some varieties go too far, adding excess amounts of sweeteners such as corn syrup, glucose, dextrose, (or any other word ending in -ose!)
We use a touch of honey in our better-for-you version, which is bursting with tomato, carrot, butternut squash, cauliflower, onion, and spices
Teriyaki Sauce With Less Sodium and No MSG
What’s hiding in traditional versions: Sodium and MSG
Both sweet and savory, teriyaki sauce can raise a few red flags nutritionally. Just one tablespoon can have up to 700mg of sodium—that’s almost a third of your daily limit. And who eats just one tablespoon?
Decrease sodium without sacrificing that savory umami flavor by using tamari and/or coconut aminos, like we do in our healthy teriyaki sauce recipe.
Gravy Without The Thickeners And Artificial Colors
What’s hiding in traditional versions: Thickeners and artificial colors
Traditional gravy gets its color and texture from browning flour in pan drippings which are then simmered with a liquid until thickened. Jarred varieties skip this step altogether and are thickened with a combo of refined starches and hydrolyzed proteins—ultra-processed ingredients which may be linked to weight gain, according to a recent study.
We like to thicken our dairy-free gravy recipe with almond butter, which gives it that creamy, crave-able texture along with a healthy dose of unsaturated fats.
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