![BeautyPlus_20250618160046498_save_1.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmetZB6nZb2xSJLw9G87VD6psE97oUCD8j3Z52PxmH2whi/BeautyPlus_20250618160046498_save_1.jpg) Greetings everyone! Welcome to another day in the kitchen with me, so on today's menu i will be sharing some simple procedures on how to prepare sauce using tomato and scent leaves to achieve a flavored and healthy sauce. ## Ingredients ![BeautyPlus_20250618131640171_save.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP8eVhgXRharwbrY9Uepa9e7QzHiwrtq8Y6ZorRgNTjbM/BeautyPlus_20250618131640171_save.jpg) • fresh tomatoes • scent leaves • fresh pepper • onions • olive oil • seasoning cubes • salt ## preparation process ## Step1

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I washed the tomatoes clean and free from dirt then i cut them into my preferred sizes and set that aside. ## Step2

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I washed my scent leave and sliced them properly and also set that aside. I poured in some oil in my pan and heat it up on minimum heat for about 2 minutes. ## Step3

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I poured in my sliced onions into the hot oil stir and add a little salt then after 1 minutes i poured in the fresh blended pepper. ## Step4

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I poured in my fresh tomatoes into the pan and stir it thoroughly then i added a cube of Maggi covered the pan and let it fry for 5 minutes while i stir occasionally. ## Step5

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After 5 minutes of frying the tomatoes in a medium heat it was softened and had a creamy texture i now poured in the final ingredients which is the scent leaves stirred it and allow it cook for just few seconds then my **Fresh tomatoes and scent leaves sauce was ready!!** ![BeautyPlus_20250618160046498_save_1.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmetZB6nZb2xSJLw9G87VD6psE97oUCD8j3Z52PxmH2whi/BeautyPlus_20250618160046498_save_1.jpg) **sauce paired with yam** This is a sauce and it best enjoyed when paired with other foods like rice, plantains, potatoes, yam etc so i paired mine with white boiled yam. This is a very healthy meal that adds alot of great health benefits to the human system so let talk about the health benefits of the two ingredients **tomato and scent leaves** ## Tomato Tomato has a variety of health benefits due to their rich nutrient profile, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like lycopene. These nutrients contribute to improved heart health, reduced cancer risk, improves eyesight, and a healthier skin. **Specific health benefits of tomatoes:** Heart Health: Tomatoes are rich in potassium and lycopene, which can also help lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol and improve blood vessel functions also reducing the risk of heart disease. **Cancer Prevention:** Lycopene an antioxidant found in tomatoes has been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, including prostate, lung, and stomach cancers. ## scent leaves Scent leaves has alot of health benefits due to their rich nutrient and bioactive compound content. These benefits include supporting digestion, boosting the immune system, and promoting a healthy skin. This two vegetables are healthy and cost effective as well. ![BeautyPlus_20250618160154551_save.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRq2HkekbwgB9DZG6YwyK2ndMXf76eTXHRqfGvio1PNJo/BeautyPlus_20250618160154551_save.jpg)**a selfie with my recipe** Thank you for reading my post.