Clams Kokkinisto

Clams Kokkinisto

Inspired by my Greek mother-in-law’s Kokkinisto. I decided to add clams for something different. Spoon over rice or angel hair pasta, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and serve with crusty bread and white wine.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 large stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can canned peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (7 ounce) cans whole baby clams, undrained
  • 4 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and clams. Season with bay leaves, chili pepper flakes, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, until tomatoes begin to turn deep red in colour and the sauce thickens. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil near the end of the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210
Calories
11g
Fat
15g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol53mg 18%
Sodium984mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate15g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars8g
Protein13g
Vitamin C19mg 94%
Calcium156mg 12%
Iron21mg 116%
Potassium541mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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