Easy Red Enchilada Sauce
A mixture of tomato sauce, vegetable broth plus Mexican spices creates a thick Mexican-Style Red Enchilada Sauce that's great for enchiladas, tamales, Mexican lasagna and more!
Ingredients
- 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder mild
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, whisk together tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and cinnamon.
- Add vegetable broth to tomato mixture and stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 - 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Use immediately or allow to cool then store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Easy Red Enchilada Sauce
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
26
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
726
mg
32
%
Potassium
261
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
909
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
14
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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