This heart-healthy, homemade enchilada sauce is easy to make and will make any type of enchilada a family favorite.
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Enchiladas Sauce
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
10 min
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Total Time
15 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil -
1 Tbsp. whole-wheat flour -
6 oz. canned, no-salt-added tomato paste -
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth -
1 Tbsp. chili powder -
1 tsp. cumin -
1/2 tsp. onion powder -
1/2 tsp. garlic powder -
1 Tbsp. brown sugar blend
Directions
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In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir flour in and stir until smooth. -
Gradually, stir in tomato paste, broth, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and brown sugar blend. -
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, approximately 5-10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 131 | |
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| Total Fat | 7.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 75 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 8 g | |
| Protein | 4 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
2 vegetable, 1/2 other carbohydrate
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Prep Time
5 min
-
Cook Time
10 min
-
Total Time
15 min
-
Servings
4
Ingredients
-
2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil -
1 Tbsp. whole-wheat flour -
6 oz. canned, no-salt-added tomato paste -
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth -
1 Tbsp. chili powder -
1 tsp. cumin -
1/2 tsp. onion powder -
1/2 tsp. garlic powder -
1 Tbsp. brown sugar blend
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir flour in and stir until smooth. -
Gradually, stir in tomato paste, broth, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and brown sugar blend. -
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, approximately 5-10 minutes. Serve.
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