Mediterrean Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp anchovy paste
1 tbsp chili flakes (optional)
15 black olives, coarsely chopped (without stones)
3/4 cup green olives, sliced
1/4 cup capers
3 garlic cloves
1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 sprigs fresh oregano
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in saucepan on medium heat. Add anchovy paste, cooking and stirring until liquefied and combined with the olive oil. Add garlic and onions, cook until translucent. Add chili flakes, capers and olives, cook for about two minutes. Stir in tomatoes and herbs and bring sauce to a simmer. Allow sauce to cook uncovered at a low simmer for twenty minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Braise browned chicken thighs, pork chops, or cook fish in sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.75 Kcal (1272 kJ)
Calories from fat	264.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.42g	45%
Cholesterol	55.8mg	19%
Sodium	3581.88mg	149%
Potassium	147mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.87g	2%
Sugars	1.29g	5%
Dietary Fiber	3.51g	14%
Protein	6.14g	12%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	7%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	133.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254.52 Kcal (1066 kJ)
Calories from fat	221.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.66g	45%
Cholesterol	46.75mg	19%
Sodium	3001.32mg	149%
Potassium	123.18mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.75g	2%
Sugars	1.08g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	14%
Protein	5.15g	12%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	7%
Iron	1.9mg	12%
Calcium	111.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.8

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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