Chipotle Enchilada Sauce
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mexican food. Try making Chipotle Enchilada Sauce at home. For $1.94 per serving, this recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe has 228 calories, 8g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. A few people made this recipe, and 17 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Sumptuous Spoonfuls. If you have fresh cilantro leaves, of, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It works well as a sauce. Overall, this recipe earns a tremendous spoonacular score of 92%. Similar recipes include Chipotle and Ancho Cocoan Enchilada Sauce, Enchilada Pie with 2 Minute Enchilada Sauce, and Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Chowder.
Servings: 2
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups canned tomatoes, blended, with juices (measured after blending)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 - 5 cloves of garlic, peeled & chopped
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon oil
2 Tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped sweet pepper
1 small chunk of dark, bittersweet chocolate (about 1/2 oz.)
Equipment:
sauce pan
immersion blender
blender
Cooking instruction summary:
Heat the oil over medium heat in a saucepan and add the garlic, onion and bell pepper. Saute until the onion is translucent and tender. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 - 30 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for a bit, then blend in a blender (or with an immersion blender) until smooth. Use for enchiladas, Mexican style casseroles or pizza sauce.
Step by step:
1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a saucepan and add the garlic, onion and bell pepper.
2. Saute until the onion is translucent and tender.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 - 30 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for a bit, then blend in a blender (or with an immersion blender) until smooth. Use for enchiladas, Mexican style casseroles or pizza sauce.
Nutrition Information:
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