Reprinted from The Blood Type Diet Website (www.dadamo.com)

''Gatherer'' Garlic-Bell Pepper Sauce

Contributed by: debra+Added: Jan 31, 2010 at 09:29 AM


Description:

This recipe can be used as a salsa or dip. This recipe only calls for red peppers, but it can be made with green peppers too. (I react to green peppers.) Zucchini was added for a more colorful look. It's great put it over basmati rice or quinoa.

Best Used By Blood Types:
  • Type A Non Secretor (3 beneficials)
  • Type B Non Secretor (5 beneficials)
  • Type O (4 beneficials)
  • Type O Non Secretor (6 beneficials)
Category:
  • Side Dish
Ingredients:
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large red onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 2 red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped (about 2-1/4 cups)
  • 2 orange bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped (about 2-1/4 cups)
  • 2 yellow bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped (about 2-1/4 cups)
  • 2 small zucchinis, sliced lengthwise and then again to julienne, cut strips into small 1/4'' pieces
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 very large tomato, cored and finely chopped (variation: plum tomatoes) (about 2 cups)
  • 3 cups mixed cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped (variation: parsley)
  • Sea salt (grey sea salt works well)
  • Basmati rice [variation: quinoa]
How to make it:
  1. In a 6 to 8 quart Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until onion starts to soften. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Add bell peppers, zucchini, garlic, oregano and cumin. Cook, stirring often, until peppers are crisp-tender. (About 7-8 minutes). Add tomato, stirring occasionally, and cook for another five minutes. Add finely chopped cilantro and salt. Mix until heated through.
  3. If not using immediately, transfer sauce into 1 cup containers. Freeze until ready to use up to 3 months.
  4. Makes about 8 cups.

BTD Core Ingredients Analysis:

NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Onion (Red/Spanish/Yellow/Whit...1 ,2 B B N N N B B B
Garlic1 ,2 B N B B N B N B
Oregano2 N N B B N B N B
Tomato/Tomato Juice1 ,2 ,3 ,4 A N N B A N N N
Zucchini2 N N N N N N N N
Pepper (Sweet/Red/All Varietie...2 ,3 A N A A B N B B
Cilantro2 N B N N N N N N
Olive Oil1 ,2 B B B B B B B B
Pepper (Green/Yellow/All Varie...2 ,3 A N A A B N N N
Cumin  N N N N N N N N
Sea Salt2 N N N N N N N N


BTD Variations and Substitutions Analysis:

Herb/Spice Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Parsley2 B N B B B B B B

Grain Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Quinoa- N N N N N N N N
Rice (White/Brown/Basmati)/ Br...3 N N B B N N N N

[1] This recipe uses ingredients rich in lignans.
[2] This recipe uses ingredients which may help limit bacterial overgrowth.
[3] This recipe uses ingredients which may be genetically modified .
[4] This recipe uses ingredients which may be high in chitinase, an allergen.

  • This recipe is low in common allergens.
  • This recipe is gluten free.
  • This recipe uses ecologically friendly ingredients.

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    Revision History:
    • Revised Sep 23, 2010 at 09:39 PM By: Dr. Pepper
    • Revised Sep 25, 2010 at 02:39 PM By: Dr. Pepper