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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Tara Noland
An easy enchilada sauce that is quick to prepare and is perfect for so many dishes! This recipe only takes minutes to make.
4.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 1/2 cups
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil you could use good quality olive oil
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and Kosher salt.
  • 2. Begin by heating the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • 3. Add spice mix to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  • 4. Add tomato paste and water. Continue to simmer over medium-low heat until you have a smooth consistency and there are no clumps (approx. 2 minutes).
  • 5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • 6. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in your refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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