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Greek Red Sauce For Rice Recipe

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Description

Greek cuisine is known for its robust flavors and fragrant aromas, and this Greek red sauce for rice recipe is no exception. This sauce is made with a blend of fresh vegetables, spices, and herbs, and is perfect for adding some depth and complexity to plain rice.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the red bell pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir to combine.
  5. Add the red wine and chicken or vegetable broth to the pan and stir to combine.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until it has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
  7. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve the sauce over cooked rice.

Notes

This Greek red sauce for rice recipe is versatile and can be customized to your liking. You can add additional vegetables, such as eggplant or zucchini, or adjust the amount of spices and herbs to suit your taste. You can also make this recipe vegan by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes approximately 4 servings. Each serving contains:
  • Calories: 130
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Potassium: 390mg
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Vitamin A: 30% DV
  • Vitamin C: 80% DV
  • Calcium: 6% DV
  • Iron: 10% DV

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, you can use canned diced tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes. You can also make a larger batch of the sauce and freeze it for later use. Simply thaw the sauce in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it on the stove before serving. This sauce is also delicious served over pasta or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Enjoy!

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