Mexican Molcajete Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Mexican Molcajete Sauce
45 min.
4
12kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this delicious Molcajete Sauce, a perfect addition to any meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. This vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free sauce not only satisfies a variety of dietary preferences but also packs a punch with its bold and smoky taste. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering sauce that enhances the flavor of tacos, grilled vegetables, or even as a zesty dip for chips.

The preparation is delightfully simple and takes only 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weekday dinner or a weekend gathering. The star players in this recipe are the luscious plum tomatoes, fiery serrano chiles, and aromatic garlic, which come together beautifully when roasted in a skillet to bring out their natural sweetness and depth of flavor. The process of finely mincing these ingredients creates a rich, almost paste-like texture that ensures every bite is bursting with flavor.

Whether you're building your next taco night or just looking for a fresh and healthy condiment to elevate your dishes, this Molcajete Sauce is a must-try. With only 12 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt and savor a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine right at home. Gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up this easy sauce that will become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 small onion peeled
  •  plum tomatoes 
  •  serrano chiles 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cut onion half into quarters.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion, chiles, tomatoes, and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until blackened, turning frequently. Cool.
  4. Trim root from onion wedges; discard root. Core tomatoes. Finely mince onion, chiles, and tomatoes together until mixture is almost pastelike.
  5. Sprinkle with salt; stir well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories12kcal
Protein15.09%
Fat6.47%
Carbs78.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.75
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
1.9008695813625%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:11.64kcal
0.58%
Fat:0.09g
0.15%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.1%
Carbohydrates:2.57g
0.86%
Net Carbohydrates:1.87g
0.68%
Sugar:1.37g
1.52%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:147.82mg
6.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.5g
0.99%
Vitamin C:7.15mg
8.67%
Vitamin A:300.64IU
6.01%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.4%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.37%
Potassium:103.01mg
2.94%
Vitamin K:3.03µg
2.88%
Fiber:0.7g
2.81%
Folate:7.37µg
1.84%
Copper:0.03mg
1.49%
Magnesium:5.47mg
1.37%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.34%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.34%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.3%
Phosphorus:12.93mg
1.29%
Source:My Recipes