Enchilada Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Enchilada Sauce
30 min.
30
40kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary creations with a delicious homemade enchilada sauce? This vibrant and flavorful sauce is not only vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, but it also comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect addition to your weeknight meals or festive gatherings. With a rich blend of spices and fresh ingredients, this enchilada sauce will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic filling your kitchen as you whip up this delightful sauce. The combination of tomato sauce, chili powder, and ground cumin creates a robust flavor profile that pairs beautifully with enchiladas, tacos, or even as a zesty dip for your favorite chips. Plus, with only 40 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

This recipe yields enough sauce to serve 30 people, making it ideal for parties or meal prep. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to spice up your everyday meals, this enchilada sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So grab your saucepan and get ready to create a sauce that will take your dishes to the next level!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 0.3 cup chili powder 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • cup onion minced
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1.3 teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook first 2 ingredients in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 2 minutes. Stir in onion; cook, stirring often, 3 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add garlic; cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients and 3 cups water. Cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Calories40kcal
Protein6.11%
Fat63.59%
Carbs30.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.3
Glycemic Load
0.99
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
2.8665217161179%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:40.48kcal
2.02%
Fat:3.1g
4.77%
Saturated Fat:0.48g
2.98%
Carbohydrates:3.32g
1.11%
Net Carbohydrates:2.24g
0.81%
Sugar:0.92g
1.02%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:201.44mg
8.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.67g
1.34%
Vitamin A:659.94IU
13.2%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.11%
Vitamin K:7.98µg
7.6%
Fiber:1.09g
4.35%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.94%
Iron:0.67mg
3.71%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.48%
Potassium:97.44mg
2.78%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.3%
Copper:0.04mg
2.18%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.14%
Vitamin C:1.62mg
1.96%
Magnesium:6.76mg
1.69%
Phosphorus:14.09mg
1.41%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.4%
Selenium:0.94µg
1.34%
Calcium:13.12mg
1.31%
Folate:5.03µg
1.26%
Source:My Recipes