IQS Nomato Sauce

2 T. olive oil

4 shallots peeled and finely chopped

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 large beet (14 oz.), trimmed, scrubbed and coarsely grated

2 celery stalks, coarsely grated

3 carrots, coarsely grated

1 tsp. sea salt

1 T. finely chopped fresh Oregano

2 C. vegetable stock

1/4 C. pitted kalamata olives

2 T. lemon juice

 

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the shallots, garlic, beet, celery and carrots for 10 minutes or until the shallot is translucent. Add the salt, then the oregano and stock or water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer the mixture to a blender with the olives and lemon juice and process until smooth. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.