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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 57 | |
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Total Fat | 2.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 127 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | |
Sugars | 4 g | |
Protein | 2 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fat, 1 vegetable
Ingredients
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14.5 oz. canned, no-salt-added, diced tomatoes (undrained) -
1 3/4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth -
1/2 cup chopped, roasted red bell peppers, drained if bottled -
1 Tbsp. dried basil (crumbled) -
1/2 tsp. dried oregano (crumbled) -
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional) -
2 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1/4 tsp. sugar -
1/8 tsp. salt -
1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, stir together the tomatoes with liquid, broth, roasted peppers, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the oil, sugar, and salt. Serve sprinkled with the parsley.
Cooking Tip: Adding a small amount of sugar mellows the acidic taste of tomatoes.
Tip: Serving size 3/4 cup