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Easy Enchilada Sauce
This easy homemade enchilada sauce is packed with flavor and comes together in just 15 minutes with pantry staples. It’s so much better than anything from the store!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
53 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 chipotle peppers diced (from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
- 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce from can
- 1 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium, or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tomato sauce, oregano, chili powder, cumin, broth, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. This will help thicken the sauce. Set aside until ready to use.
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Notes
- Storing: Let the sauce cool completely, then store it in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, pour the cooled sauce into a freezer-safe container or silicone cube tray for easy portioning. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or warm gently on the stovetop when ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/8 recipe
Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Potassium
271mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 recipe | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.