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Mediterranean Tomato Sauce

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 4 tbsp dried basil
  • 28 ounces tomatoes, canned
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

DIRECTIONS

  • heat a large pot over medium to high heat and add oil.  Saute onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and garlic, sealing them one at a time for flavor.
  • add the oregano and basil and cook for a further 2 mins.
  • add the tomatoes and salt and simmer for about 10 mins or so

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Calories (per serving): 70 / Protein: 2g / Carbs: 12g / Fat: 2g