Paleo Algerian Sauce
Elevate your Paleo meals with the bold, aromatic flavors of this Paleo Algerian Sauce! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like vibrant paprika, zesty fresh lemon juice, rich tomato paste, and fiery harissa, this quick and easy sauce is the perfect blend of spice and zest. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, ground cumin, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it delivers an irresistible depth of flavor in just minutes. Ideal as a dip, marinade, or drizzle, this versatile sauce transforms grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or any of your favorite Paleo dishes into a culinary masterpiece. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a simple yet stunning addition to your healthy cooking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon harissa paste
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Mix well to create a base for your sauce.
Add the tomato paste to the bowl, and stir it into the oil and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, paprika, and harissa paste into the mixture. Stir to blend the spices thoroughly.
Add the minced garlic to the bowl, and mix it in, ensuring the garlic is evenly distributed.
Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Gently fold in the chopped cilantro, allowing its fresh flavor to meld with the sauce.
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan, and warm over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil; just heat through to blend the flavors.
Remove the sauce from heat, let it cool slightly, and serve as a dip or drizzle over your favorite Paleo meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*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.
