Heartburn-Free Tomato Sauce with Kefir

This yummy tomato sauce is made with kefir, a fermented milk that's excellent for anyone prone to heartburn and acid reflux.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 70 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup plain kefir
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, oregano, and thyme; simmer until tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in baking soda and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from the heat and stir in kefir.