Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Today's Tip: Ever made your own Enchilada Sauce?

I tried the Crock Pot Enchiladas recipe last night and the Niemann family decided it was a keeper!  As it turned out I didn't have any red enchilada sauce, so before I gave in and just used the can of green that I did have, I took another look at the recipe and noticed it had a link to a Quick & Easy Enchilada Sauce recipe.  I clicked on it, whipped it up real quick, and I have to say I think that is what made the dish so delish!  So print or save this one to go with the enchilada recipe. 

Quick & Easy Enchilada Sauce


Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: 1/3 cup | Calories: 84 | Previous Points: 1 | Points Plus: 2 | Total Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Trans Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 561 mg | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 5 g | Protein: 3 g | 

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Kosher or sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, (optional vegetable broth)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon canola, olive or grapeseed oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Combine in a small bowl, cornstarch, chili powder, cumin, 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 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.

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