Skip the sugary store-bought BBQ sauce and make this easy and healthy BBQ sauce recipe at home! It has the same bold, sweet and spicy flavor that you love from regular BBQ sauce, just made healthier.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped dates, pitted packed
1/2–3/4 cup water, or as needed to reach your desired consistency (we used 3/4 cup)
2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire
1 tsp mild chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
BBQ Sauce Directions:
You can store this sauce in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 7 days, and freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge.