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SkinnyMS

Quick & Easy Enchilada Sauce

This versatile sauce can be used in a variety of dishes and will bring a freshness to your meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Low-Carb, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 84kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • kosher or sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce can
  • 6 ounces tomato paste can
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth optional vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Combine in a small bowl, cornstarch, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and chili powder mixture, set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, over medium-low heat, add canola oil and sauté garlic until fragrant, approximately one minute. Gradually stir in tomato sauce mixture and cilantro, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until thickened, approximately 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1434IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3