Greek Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
58 kcal
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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
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 white onion roughly chopped, large
- 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- black pepper dash
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- 1 tbsp. basil
- 1 tsp. cinnamon Simply Organic brand
- 1/2 clove
- 3 bay leaf large
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 cups ripe fresh tomatoes, assorted is fun, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar or white sugar
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.
Nutrition Information
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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
(4%)
Sodium
1.7mg
(0%)
Fiber
1.1g
(4%)
Sugar
1.1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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 | 4% |
| Sodium | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
24 reviews
Excellent
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