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Fresh Tomato Sauce with Saffron

:  March/April 1996

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Try serving this saffron-infused tomato sauce over hot asparagus.


READER'S COMMENT:
"I approve of using saffron and like the taste; however being a vegetarian I would substitute vegetable stock which since I steam a great deal of veggies is no problem, and sodium is no problem either (who on earth would add salt to...
Fresh Tomato Sauce with Saffron Recipe

Makes: 3/4 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron, or 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 medium-large or 2 small tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (see Tip)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until lightly colored, about 30 seconds. Add saffron and stir for 5 seconds more. Stir in broth and sherry and simmer until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Transfer sauce to a small bowl and set aside to cool.
  2. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips & Notes

  • Tip: To peel a tomato, cut an “X” in the bottom, drop it in boiling water for a few seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool briefly; the skin will peel off readily.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 14 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 29 mg sodium; 38 mg potassium.

Exchanges: Free Food


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Recipe Categories

Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
8 or more
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Type of Dish
Sauce/Condiment, savory
Ethnic/Regional
Italian
Mediterranean
Spanish
Publication
March/April 1996
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