Salsa Ranchera (Ranch-Style Sauce)

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Salsa Ranchera (Ranch-Style Sauce)
45 min.
8
50kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary game with a vibrant and flavorful Salsa Ranchera? This ranch-style sauce is not only a delightful addition to your meals but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Perfect for those who love to indulge in fresh, wholesome ingredients, this sauce is a fantastic way to bring a burst of flavor to your antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, including fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, and serrano chiles, you can create a zesty sauce that packs a punch. The combination of sautéed onions and toasted chiles adds depth and richness, making it an irresistible accompaniment to your favorite dishes. Whether you’re serving it with tortilla chips, drizzling it over tacos, or using it as a marinade, Salsa Ranchera is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious sauce that serves eight people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family meals. With only 50 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free treat without compromising on flavor. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a homemade Salsa Ranchera that will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • cups fire-roasted tomatoes canned (such as Muir Glen brand)
  •  garlic cloves minced
  •  serrano chiles dry stemmed toasted finely chopped
  • 0.5  onion white finely chopped

Equipment

  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Put onion with oil in a medium pot over medium heat and cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, put tomatoes, garlic, and chiles in a blender and pulse a few times (leave the mixture a little chunky).
  2. Pour tomato mixture into pot with onions and cook 5 minutes over high heat to thicken. Taste and add hot sauce if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories50kcal
Protein5.18%
Fat63.05%
Carbs31.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.13
Glycemic Load
0.21
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.2282608695652%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:50.24kcal
2.51%
Fat:3.52g
5.41%
Saturated Fat:0.26g
1.64%
Carbohydrates:3.99g
1.33%
Net Carbohydrates:3.3g
1.2%
Sugar:1.86g
2.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:100.65mg
4.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.65g
1.3%
Vitamin A:274.26IU
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.17%
Vitamin C:2.59mg
3.13%
Fiber:0.69g
2.75%
Vitamin K:2.71µg
2.58%
Calcium:22.6mg
2.26%
Iron:0.39mg
2.17%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.26%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.21%
Source:My Recipes