

Here's a great way to use honey in moderation -- make it part of this delicious barbecue sauce!
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 1/3 cup
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground anise seeds
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to use – up to one week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information:
- This recipe makes 4 servings. Each 1/3 cup contains 95 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 335 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g sugar, and 2 g protein.
- Each serving also has 11% DV vitamin A, 11% DV?vitamin C, 1% DV calcium, and 5% DV iron.
Chef’s Tips:
- Use this sauce like you would use regular barbecue sauce.
- It tastes great on grilled fish, poultry, and vegetables.
Like what you see? Here's a free PDF handout that you can use as you see fit! Enjoy!
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Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.