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Zucchini in Cuban-Style Cherry Tomato Sofrito with Almond-Cacao Picada Recipe

Zucchini in Cuban-Style Cherry Tomato Sofrito with Almond-Cacao Picada Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, thinly vertically sliced
8 oz coarsely chopped cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/16 tsp ground allspice
5 cups cubed zucchini (about 11/2 lb)
12 almonds, toasted
1/4 cup roasted cacao nibs
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add oil. Swirl to coat. Add chopped garlic; sauté 10 seconds, stirring constantly. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in oregano, salt, cumin, red pepper, and allspice. Add zucchini; cook 2 minutes.
Combine cocao, parsley, almonds, and whole garlic cloves in a mortar; pound with pestle until a paste forms. Stir cocao mixture into zucchini mixture; add broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	12034.96 Kcal (50388 kJ)
Calories from fat	9237.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1026.4g	1579%
Sodium	1982.84mg	83%
Potassium	24325.52mg	518%
Total Carbs	453.73g	151%
Sugars	101.79g	407%
Dietary Fiber	216.42g	866%
Protein	474.98g	950%
Vitamin C	911.1mg	1519%
Iron	87.7mg	487%
Calcium	4961.9mg	496%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.16 Kcal (1014 kJ)
Calories from fat	185.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.65g	1579%
Sodium	39.9mg	83%
Potassium	489.47mg	518%
Total Carbs	9.13g	151%
Sugars	2.05g	407%
Dietary Fiber	4.35g	866%
Protein	9.56g	950%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	1519%
Iron	1.8mg	487%
Calcium	99.8mg	496%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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