Green Tomato Sauce
Fresh green tomato sauce prepared with green tomatoes, hot pepper, olive oil and oregano makes pasta and sandwiches irresistible. Use it as a dip for bread stick, spread for sandwich or garnishing for pasta, its surely going to tantalize your taste buds.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
| Ingredients: |
| 4 medium size Green Tomatoes, finely chopped |
| 1 Green Hot Pepper, finely choped |
| 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper (optional) |
| 3 Garlic cloves, chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano |
| 2 tablespoons Olive Oil |
| 1/2 cup Water |
| Salt |
Directions:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick saucepan and sauté garlic over medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped green tomatoes, green hot pepper and salt in it and sauté over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes. If you like a spicy taste, then add more green hot peppers.
- Add 1/2 cup water and cook covered over low to medium heat until tomatoes become soft and tender or for around 8-10 minutes. Stir in between frequently.
- Turn off heat and carefully transfer it to a blender. Blend and make a smooth puree.
- Transfer puree into a saucepan. Mix dried oregano and ground black pepper. Cook on low-medium heat until it becomes thick or for around 4-5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat source and transfer prepared green tomato sauce to a bowl.
Tips and Variations:
- Add fresh or dried basil along with tomatoes for a nice flavor.
Taste: Spicy and tangy
Serving Ideas: Serve it over cooked pasta. You can also enjoy it as a tangy dip with nachos and bread sticks.
Recipe printed from : https://foodviva.com
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