Spiced Tomato Dipping Sauce Moroccan Style
Dive into the rich, aromatic flavors of Morocco with this Spiced Tomato Dipping Sauce. Bursting with the warm essence of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, this velvety sauce is perfectly balanced with a touch of honey, bright lemon juice, and a subtle kick of paprika and red pepper flakes. Slow-simmered crushed tomatoes create a bold base, while fresh cilantro adds a vibrant finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile condiment pairs beautifully with crusty bread, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables, making it an ideal addition to your appetizer spread or main course accompaniments. Perfect for a flavorful dip or drizzle, this Moroccan-inspired sauce will transport your taste buds straight to North Africa.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toast the spices for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the spices.
Add the honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1561 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.
