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Homemade Chipotle Enchilada Sauce

Making homemade enchilada sauce from scratch is healthy, DELICIOUS, cheap, and easy. This chipotle version is thick, spicy and smoky- perfect for freezing!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, or water
  • 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3.5 oz. canned chipotle chilis in adobo or less, if you don't want it spicy
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or sugar optional

Instructions

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  1. Sauté onion in olive oil until tender in a medium or large pot.
  2. Add garlic, sauté for about 30 seconds (or until fragrant).
  3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low, covered, for approximately 20 minutes. No need to chop the chipotle peppers- just add them whole!
  4. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend until smooth.

Notes

  • To freeze, store in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9.52g (3%) Protein 1.31g (3%) Fat 2.62g (4%) Saturated Fat 0.37g (2%) Sodium 355.08mg (15%) Potassium 216.68mg (6%) Fiber 2.43g (10%) Sugar 5.66g (11%) Vitamin A 737.91IU (15%) Vitamin C 6.92mg (8%) Calcium 30.82mg (3%) Iron 1.31mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9.52g 3%
Protein 1.31g 3%
Fat 2.62g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.37g 2%
Sodium 355.08mg 15%
Potassium 216.68mg 5%
Fiber 2.43g 10%
Sugar 5.66g 11%
Vitamin A 737.91IU 15%
Vitamin C 6.92mg 8%
Calcium 30.82mg 3%
Iron 1.31mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.