Name: Smoky Sweet BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 Tbsp low sodium Tamari; 2 tsp molasses; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; 3 Tbsp date paste or maple syrup; 2 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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This homemade BBQ sauce perfectly combines smoky and sweet flavors and would work for dipping, grilling, marinating, or enjoying with your favorite veggie burger. Plus, it’s easy to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand.

Prep: 5 mins Yield: 1 ½ cups

Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp low sodium Tamari
2 tsp molasses
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
3 Tbsp date paste or maple syrup
2 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly combined.

Cooking Tips

1. To make date paste, blend together ½ cup pitted dates with ½ cup water until smooth. If not using a high-speed blender, let the dates soak in the water for 30 minutes before blending.