Vegan Enchilada Sauce
A good Enchilada Sauce is essential for almost any Southwestern-inspired meal. And this delicious vegan version is sure to hit the spot!
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Servings: servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion small, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour or use masa harina for gluten-free
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced, plus 1 teaspoon of the adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave syrup
- zest of ½ an orange optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices and cook off the raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth, a little at a time, to keep the mixture smooth. Whisk in the tomato sauce, minced chipotle, and adobo sauce.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and orange zest. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Use immediately over enchiladas, or cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Yields approximately 3 cups of sauce. Serving size is ~¼ cup.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 416mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 866IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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