Georgian Grilled-Tomato Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Georgian Grilled-Tomato Sauce
20 min.
20
8kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Georgia with this delightful Grilled-Tomato Sauce, a perfect addition to any meal. This vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free sauce is not only easy to make but also incredibly refreshing. In just 20 minutes, you can create a sauce that serves up to 20 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, barbecues, or simply enhancing your weeknight dinners.

The grilling process elevates the natural sweetness of tomatoes and the heat of jalapeños, creating a smoky depth that is irresistible. With the fresh notes of cilantro and parsley, combined with the aromatic kick of garlic and onion, this sauce is a celebration of bold flavors. It’s light, with only 8 calories per serving, yet packed with the nutrients your body craves.

Whether you use it as a dipping sauce, a drizzle over grilled vegetables, or a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes, this Grilled-Tomato Sauce is sure to impress. Join the culinary adventure and bring a taste of Georgian cuisine into your kitchen today!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • large jalapeño 
  • 0.3 cup parsley chopped
  • small onion red coarsely chopped
  • 20 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • medium tomatoes halved

Equipment

  • food processor
  • grill

Directions

  1. Light a grill. Grill the tomatoes and jalapeo over high heat, turning, until charred, 4 minutes. Halve the jalapeo and discard the stem and seeds. Coarsely chop the tomatoes.
  2. Transfer the jalapeo and tomatoes to a food processor.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, parsley and cilantro and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories8kcal
Protein15.21%
Fat7.08%
Carbs77.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.15
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
1.9786956718434%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
1.62mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:7.62kcal
0.38%
Fat:0.07g
0.11%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:1.68g
0.56%
Net Carbohydrates:1.22g
0.44%
Sugar:0.92g
1.02%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2.03mg
0.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.33g
0.66%
Vitamin K:15.18µg
14.46%
Vitamin C:5.71mg
6.92%
Vitamin A:289.81IU
5.8%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.66%
Potassium:75.2mg
2.15%
Fiber:0.47g
1.87%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.62%
Folate:6.21µg
1.55%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.14%
Copper:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes