SauceMain Course

Creole Sauce

Name: Creole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: creole
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 1 pcs green bell pepper seeded and finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 794 g canned diced tomato; 80 g cremini mushroom chopped; 0.5 cup water; 0.25 cup tamari; 0.5 tsp dried basil; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 1.5 tsp molasses (optional); 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground (optional); 0.5 tsp salt

A versatile and savory tomato-based sauce with roots in Louisiana cooking. It features the classic combination of sautéed onion and bell pepper, simmered with herbs and spices for a deep, complex flavor that is excellent over rice, pasta, seafood, or chicken.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 109 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
1 pcsgreen bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
794 gcanned diced tomato
80 gcremini mushroom, chopped
0.5 cupwater
0.25 cuptamari
0.5 tspdried basil
0.5 tspdried oregano
0.5 tspchili powder
1.5 tspmolasses(optional)
1 pinchcayenne pepper
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)
0.5 tspsalt

Equipment

measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 2 min
2
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent the vegetables from browning too much.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
4
Add the diced tomatoes, chopped mushrooms, water, tamari, dried basil, oregano, chili powder, optional molasses, cayenne pepper, optional black pepper, and salt.
About 2 min
5
Stir everything well to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 3 min
6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the sauce simmer for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: For a deeper flavor, you can simmer the sauce for up to 30 minutes; just add a splash of water if it becomes too thick.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 109.4kcal
Protein: 2.6g
Carbs: 14.3g
Fat: 4.8g
Fibre: 2.6g
Sugar: 8.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.