Spicy Pumpkin-Curry Crazy Sauce

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   Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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   Add diced onion and saute until just translucent.

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   Add entire can of diced tomatoes (including juice).

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   Add 2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce (more or less depending upon your desired level of spicy-heat and that of the hot-sauce) and reduce heat to medium-low.

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   Add entire can of pureed pumpkin, 3 tablespoons powdered curry seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 cup vegetable broth.

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   Cook uncovered 20 minutes or until a yogurt-like consistency is achieved.

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   Add 1 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper (more or less such that desired spice-heat level is obtained) and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Finally add 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil and remove from heat.

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   Allow to cool.

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    Use an immersion blender to puree until tomato and onion pieces are thoroughly incorporated

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    Use immediately or store in refrigerator in sealed air-tight container

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    This sauce is great for grilled vegetables, fish, and white-meat (our favorite is to use it on grilled sliced eggplant).

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    Apply liberally and right from the beginning on fast-grilling foods like fish or thinly sliced vegetables and meats, apply about 1/2 way through the cooking time for each side for longer grilling foods).

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    A slight charring is okay and adds to the flavor!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.