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How to Make 10 Minute Homemade Enchilada Sauce!

Easy, lip-smacking good healthy homemade enchilada sauce in just 10 minutes! Vegan, gluten free and paleo-friendly. Use this instead of the canned stuff.
Course Condiments, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Sauce, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine hispanic
Keyword homemade enchilada sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 41cal
Author Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 - 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water (or broth of choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Add in onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes or until onions become translucent. 
  • Add in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and stir for 30 seconds to allow the spices to cook a bit. 
  • Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and apple cider vinegar then bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary. Makes about 2 cups. 

Notes

Recipe can be frozen for later! Just pour into a freezer safe container and freeze. Thaw out when ready to use

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 41cal | Carbohydrates: 6.4g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 2.4g
Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com