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Red Enchilada Sauce

This red enchilada sauce recipe features tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and salsa simmered with spices and herbs, including basil, cumin, and oregano.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican Inspired
Calories: 27

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup salsa
  • 2.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups water

Method
 

  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 192mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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