Pilafi me Saltsa Domata (Rice with tomato sauce) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 1/16 tsp. cinnamon
- a few shakes of ground cloves
- 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- Hot cooked rice, for serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 292g | |
| Calories 287 | |
| Calories from Fat 215 | 75% |
| Total Fat 24.39g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 11.95g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium 496mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 17.68g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 9.39g | 6% |
| Protein 2.8g | 4% |
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