Red Enchilada Sauce

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This red enchilada sauce recipe is rich and flavorful. Pour over your favorite enchiladas, and you're all set.

Submitted by Sara
Updated on June 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • ¼ cup salsa

  • 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon minced onion

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups water

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and salt.

  2. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

27 Calories
2g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 52mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.