Heart-Healthy Algerian Sauce
Elevate your meals with this flavorful and nutritious Heart-Healthy Algerian Sauce, a vibrant dish inspired by North African culinary traditions. Packed with bold spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, this sauce is a perfect blend of health and taste, thanks to heart-friendly extra virgin olive oil and antioxidant-rich ingredients like red bell pepper, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Carefully simmered to deepen its robust flavors, this sauce pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, whole-grain couscous, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an easy way to bring global flair to your table while supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle. Garnish with parsley for an aromatic finish that ties the dish together. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, this versatile Algerian sauce is an essential go-to for those seeking wholesome and delicious cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 14 ounces canned tomatoes
- 1 large, finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons, for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add ground turmeric and cook for an additional minute.
Pour in the canned tomatoes and add the chopped red bell pepper.
Stir in the fresh cilantro and black pepper, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the lemon juice and salt, and stir to combine the flavors.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1719 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1564 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
