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Vera Cruz Sauce

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A nice spicy sauce for fish or pasta.

 "Had seen another recipe with raisins in it & tried it , but lost the recipe. This one is very close & will DEFINITELY use this one plus the raisins again. Have had it with fish & chicken." - thegays

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Vegetables

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
1 teaspoonolive oil
1 cupOnions; sliced
1 teaspoonGarlic; minced
1/2 cupCelery; diced
1/2 cupGreen bell pepper; sliced
1/2 cupRed bell pepper; sliced
1/2 teaspoonJalapeno peppers; or serrano pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoonThyme
1 eaBay leaf
1 pinchCayenne; or red chili flakes
1/4 cupCilantro; fresh minced
1/2 cupTomato; diced with juice
1/3 cupRipe olives; sliced
1 1/2 cupChicken Stock
Salt; to taste
Pepper; to taste

Vera Cruz Sauce Preparation

Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, celery, and peppers, saute for 3 - 4 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaf, red chili flakes, cilantro, tomatoes and olives. Continue to saute for 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, Season with salt and pepper.

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    • Calories Per Serving: 75
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    Had seen another recipe with raisins in it & tried it , but lost the recipe. This one is very close & will DEFINITELY use this one plus the raisins again. Have had it with fish & chicken.
    2 years, 10 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 20 hours, 58 minutes ago

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    7 years, 6 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 20 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Vegetarian
    2. Saute
    3. Condiments
    4. Vegetables
    5. Side Dish
    6. Spring
    7. Fresh

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