Simple Pumpkin Sauce

Made with pumpkin and spices, this slightly spicy sauce offers a mild heat and flavor to noodles, salads, and sandwich wraps.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15oz) can pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground Himalayan salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients into a saucepan and cook on medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 3 minutes or until hot. Remove from heat.
2. For use with noodles, cook 1 (14oz) box gluten-free rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain well, add the sauce, toss to coat, and serve immediately.
3. For a dressing or spread, refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cold before using a desired amount in salads or sandwich wraps. Stores refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Yield:
Makes 1 3/4 cups