Substitutes for Enchilada Sauce

This quick recipe to use tomato sauce to make an enchilada sauce replacement could not be easier. You need just a few pantry staples and you have a last-minute substitution that is yummy with bold flavors. It is gluten-free, low-carb, vegan, & paleo. This makes enough to make a tray of 12 enchiladas.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 24 kcal

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

15 ounce canned tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon oregano
salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend for 15 seconds to smooth out the sauce and combine the flavors.
Use as you would enchilada sauce in your favorite recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.05mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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