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How To Make Ancho Chile Powder
Achieve a vibrant seasoning at a fraction of the cost of store-bought jars.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 16 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 dried ancho chiles
Instructions
- Remove the stems and seeds from the dried ancho chiles and tear them into small pieces.
- Toast the chile pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Allow the toasted chiles to cool entirely, then grind them into a fine powder with a spice grinder or mini food processor.
- Transfer the ancho chile powder to an airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1324IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1324IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.