Clams Kokkinisto

Name: Clams Kokkinisto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 0.5 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; 0.5 teaspoon chili pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil

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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.

Recipe by ICYREDD

Updated on June 23, 2021

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

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 Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 984mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 19mg	94%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 541mg	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.