Empanada sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
236 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
South American
Empanada sauce
Description
The preparation begins by tossing halved, cored tomatoes, jalapeño halves (with seeds removed), and peeled garlic cloves in olive oil, then roasting them at 400°F. Roasting initially for 25 minutes with the tomatoes skin side down allows them to soften and begin caramelizing. Garlic and jalapeño are added afterward to avoid overcooking and to keep their flavors bright but mellowed by the roast. Continued roasting until edges brown enhances the smoky notes.
Once roasted, the ingredients are blended with cumin, sugar, salt, and lime juice, producing a smooth and well-seasoned sauce. The addition of sliced green onions after blending gives a fresh hint that cuts through the richness. This sauce can be used as a flavorful dip, topping, or side to complement empanadas or similar pastries.
Ingredients
- 3 tomato halved and cored, medium
- 1 jalapeño halved and seeds removed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic with olive oil.
- Transfer the halved tomatoes to a baking tray, leaving them skin side down. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven and add garlic and jalapeño to the tomatoes. Roast for another 15 minutes or until the edges of the tomatoes are browned.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic to a blender. Add cumin, sugar, salt, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and adjust seasonings as needed. Stir in green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 1436mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 989mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3457IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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