Moroccan Ras el Hanout-Spiced Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins

Additional Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins

Servings:
11 (1/2 cup servings)

Yield:
5 1/2 cups

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Original recipe (1X) yields 11 (1/2 cup servings) servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 ounces salt pork, diced or 2 slices thick-cut bacon

  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 1/2 cup diced onion

  • 1/2 cup diced peeled carrots

  • 1/2 cup diced celery

  • 4 medium cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup golden raisins

  • 1 tablespoon ras el hanout

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  • Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Add salt pork; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered, about 10 minutes.


  • Add bell pepper, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 1 minute.


  • Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until pale golden in color with a lightly nutty aroma, 3 to 4 minutes.


  • Stir in tomatoes, broth, raisins, ras el hanout, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf. Let sauce cool, uncovered, about 20 minutes.


  • Working in batches, carefully transfer mixture to a blender and blend until smooth (you can use an immersion blender instead, but it may not be as smooth). Stir in salt and black pepper.

  • Editor’s Note

    Similar to bacon, salt pork is made from pork belly and cured using a salt brine. But unlike bacon, salt pork is not smoked. Using bacon will add a nontraditional smokiness to sauce tomat.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    108
    Calories

    6g
    Fat

    13g
    Carbs

    3g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    11

    Calories
    108

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    6g

    7%

    Saturated Fat
    2g

    12%

    Cholesterol
    7mg

    2%

    Sodium
    471mg

    20%

    Total Carbohydrate
    13g

    5%

    Dietary Fiber
    2g

    8%

    Total Sugars
    7g

    Protein
    3g

    6%

    Vitamin C
    29mg

    33%

    Calcium
    41mg

    3%

    Iron
    1mg

    8%

    Potassium
    357mg

    8%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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