Date BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:
  • 6 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2-3 fresh jalapeño peppers, halvedand seeded (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 ounces of tomato paste
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • 3 pitted whole Qatari Medjool dates
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun spices
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Nutritions:
  • Calories: 24
  • Fat. : 1 g
  • Carbs: 4 g
  • Protein: 1 g
Directions:
  • 1
    STEP 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

  • 2
    STEP 2

    Line a baking pan with foil.

  • 3
    STEP 3

    Place tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, and garlic in pan;
    drizzle with olive oil.

  • 4
    STEP 4

    Roast 15 minutes until lightly charred.

  • 5
    STEP 5

    In a large saucepan put the roasted vegetables and remaining ingredients.

  • 6
    STEP 6

    Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

  • 7
    STEP 7

    Simmer, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • 8
    STEP 8

    Blend with a handheld blender, immersion blender or food processor until smooth.

  • 9
    STEP 9

    Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator before reheating.

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