Vegan Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
58 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vegan, Mexican-American Fusion, gluten-free
Vegan Enchilada Sauce
Description
The Vegan Enchilada Sauce recipe starts by creating a spice-flour mixture that is cooked briefly with tomato paste in olive oil to form a thick base. Gradually adding vegetable broth and simmering allows the sauce to thicken while developing its deep flavor. The blend of ground cumin, garlic, onion, and chili powders provides a mildly spicy and earthy profile, which can be enhanced with optional smoked paprika or chipotle powder for smokiness and heat.
The resulting sauce has a rich texture suitable for coating enchiladas or serving as a flavorful dipping sauce. Its smooth consistency and balanced spices complement fillings and toppings in vegan or vegetarian enchilada preparations. Adjusting salt and pepper to taste finalizes the sauce before use.
This sauce can be easily prepared ahead and kept warm or refrigerated for later use. The recipe suggests using gluten-free flour if needed, making it adaptable for various dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (I use GF all-purpose)
- 2 tsp. cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- smoked paprika optional, amounts as desired
- chipotle powder optional, amounts as desired
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. (Or other spices of choice.)
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Once oil is hot, carefully add tomato paste and the bowl of flour/spices.
- Cook for 1 minute, whisking continuously. (It will form a very thick mixture - just go with it!)
- Slowly whisk in broth. Then increase heat and bring to a light boil.
- Once lightly boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Let sauce lightly simmer for about 8 minutes (or until thickened) whisking occasionally to break up clumps.
- Salt/pepper to taste.
Notes
- Adding smoked paprika or chipotle powder imparts a smoky depth to the sauce.
- The sauce thickens while simmering; whisk regularly to prevent lumps.
- Use gluten-free all-purpose flour to keep the sauce gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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