Cucumber-Tomato Sauce by Elle Bee



Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup olive oil
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 teaspoons dried basil
 * 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
 * 1 teaspoon onion powder
 * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 * 4 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
 * 2 cups diced cucumber

Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few minutes until fragrant, then stir in the dried basil, and cook for a few seconds more.

3. Add tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and stir in the red pepper and cucumber. Continue simmering and stirring for 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture has reduced to a choppy, sauce like consistency, 10 to 15 minutes.