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Vegan Enchilada Sauce
This vegan enchilada sauce combines tomato paste with a blend of spices like cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, thickened with flour and simmered in vegetable broth. It forms a smooth, richly spiced sauce that can be adjusted with smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky kick. The sauce thickens to a gravy-like consistency, making it ideal for drizzling over enchiladas or other Mexican-inspired dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
58 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Vegan, Mexican-American Fusion, gluten-free
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% 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.