For some individuals on a gut healing journey it can be helpful to avoid nightshades for a period of time. Nomato sauce is a wonderful alternative to a tomato sauce and can be used in any recipes as a substitute for tomato. Nomato sauce has the added benefits of beetroot which is a powerful liver detoxifier.

INGREDIENTS

• 300g JAP/Kent pumpkin
• 2 beetroot, peeled
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 350ml water
• 50g honey
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
• 2 teaspoons sea salt

METHOD

Chop pumpkin, beetroot, celery, onion into small pieces and add to a saucepan.

Finely chop garlic and add to saucepan along with ghee, water, honey, lemon juice, mixed herbs and sea salt.

Bring saucepan to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until veggies are very soft.

Use a stick blender or blender to blend until very smooth.

You can use immediately or freeze in 1/2 cup silicon moulds for later use.