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Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce

  • Author: Marcus
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy Enchilada Sauce recipe features simple, wholesome ingredients and natural seasonings to create a vibrant, smoky, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce. Perfect for enchiladas, tacos, roasted vegetables, or as a flavorful dip, it is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your preferred heat level and taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Base and Liquids

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste (natural)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Thickening Agent

  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent (such as pectin, agar, or carrageenan), mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water to form a slurry

Instructions

  1. Toast the Spices: Warm a dry skillet over medium heat. Add chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toast briefly until fragrant to awaken the spices’ natural oils and deepen the sauce’s flavor.
  2. Combine Tomato Paste and Liquids: In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together the toasted spices with tomato paste (natural), vegetable broth, and apple cider vinegar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and combined, forming a rich and tangy base for the sauce.
  3. Thicken with Natural Gelling Agent: Mix the natural gelling agent with cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly whisk this slurry into the simmering sauce. This will give the sauce a glossy, thickened consistency that clings well to your dishes.
  4. Simmer and Season: Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. The sauce should be smooth, vibrant, and ready to pour.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices to enhance vibrancy and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent to control sauce thickness.
  • Simmer over low heat gently to avoid bitterness and allow flavors to meld.
  • Taste the sauce as you go to balance acidity, heat, and seasoning.
  • Cool sauce before storing in airtight containers to keep it fresh longer.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 25
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: enchilada sauce, Mexican sauce, homemade enchilada sauce, plant-based sauce, gluten free sauce, easy enchilada sauce

Find it online: https://tastysoulkitchen.com/enchilada-sauce/