Greek Tomato Sauce

Name: Greek Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 -6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large white onion; 4 cloves of garlic; 1 1/2 tsp sea salt; dash of black pepper; 1 tbsp. oregano; 1 tbsp. basil; 1 tsp. Simply Organic Cinnamon; 1/2 clove spice; 3 large bay leaf; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 cups ripe; 1 tbsp. brown or white sugar

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 -6
Calories
58 kcal
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan

Greek Tomato Sauce

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This Greek Tomato Sauce will take you on an adventure.... a flavorful adventure! You'll notice some spices not usually in a tomato sauce like cinnamon and cloves, but I promise, the will give you a flavor you never thought you needed!

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Ingredients

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2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large white onion roughly chopped
4 cloves of garlic roughly chopped
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
dash of black pepper
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. basil
1 tsp. Simply Organic Cinnamon
1/2 clove spice
3 large bay leaf
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3 cups ripe fresh tomatoes, assorted is fun, roughly chopped
1 tbsp. brown or white sugar

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot on medium heat. To the pot, add the onions and garlic and sweat them out on medium heat for around 5 minutes. Stir often to avoid burning.
To the skillet or pot, add the salt + pepper, oregano, basil, cinnamon, clove, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Stir till the onions and garlic are fully coated and continue to cook on medium heat for 3 minutes.
To the pot or skillet, add the tomatoes and sugar. Stir till combined and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-2o minutes.
Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, remove the whole bay leaf, then transfer to a blender or food processor.
Enjoy the sauce immediately with rice, paste, protein or veggies or cool completed and transfer to a tightly sealed container or jar.

Notes

Storage: The sauce will last in the fridge for up to 1 week in a tightly sealed container. The sauce will last up to 3-4 months in the freezer in a tightly sealed container or air-tight zip-lock bag.

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Serving 6 Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4.2g (1%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 4.8g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g Sodium 1.7mg (0%) Fiber 1.1g (4%) Sugar 1.1g (2%)