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Bell Pepper Sauce

This Bell pepper sauce is a culinary chameleon that can elevate the health and flavor of any meal it touches.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword bell pepper, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 81kcal
Cost $3

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers seeded and chopped
  • 3 tablespoon cooking fat
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 sprig of fresh thyme
  • ½ cup coconut milk

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking fat in a saucepan and sweat the bell peppers until slightly soft.
    2 red bell peppers, 3 tablespoon cooking fat
  • Add the water and the thyme sprig, bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered.
    1 cup water, 1 sprig of fresh thyme
  • Remove the thyme sprig and transfer the mixture to a blender to process to a smooth puree.
  • Pass the sauce through a strainer back into the saucepan.
  • Reheat the sauce and add the rest of the cooking fat and the coconut milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    ½ cup coconut milk

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 937IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg