Healthy Red Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 -4 cups
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Calories
69 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Healthy Red Enchilada Sauce
Description
Healthy Red Enchilada Sauce combines sautéed onion, garlic, and carrot with chili powder, cumin, and Mexican oregano, thickened with flour and simmered in water. This process creates a flavorful, smooth sauce with a balanced heat level and a slight sweetness from the carrot. Pureeing the cooked mixture ensures a uniform texture ideal for pouring over enchiladas or serving alongside other dishes. Adjust seasoning with salt according to taste and thin with extra water or broth if a thinner consistency is desired.
The sauce's simmering step melds the flavors well, and the use of chili powder provides a controlled heat depending on the powder amount used, allowing customization. The inclusion of vegetables adds nutritional value and depth to the sauce beyond traditional recipes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil I used 2 tbl butter and 2 tbl olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chili powder about 2 1/4 of chili packets - see photo
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Saute until softened and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in flour and chili powder and then add water slowly, stirring while adding it. Whisk until all ingredients are smooth. Stir in oregano and cumin.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Puree with an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender.
- Season to taste with salt.
Notes
- Adjust the chili powder quantity to control the spice level starting with a small amount, then adding more as preferred.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with additional water or broth to reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3-4 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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