Homemade Enchilada Sauce

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This gluten free enchilada sauce is so quick to make and is a wonderful low carb option for Mexican night!

This gluten free enchilada sauce is so quick to make and is a wonderful low carb option for Mexican night!

Yield 2 cups sauce
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Add in the garlic and remaining spices and cook, stirring often, 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomato sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 3 minutes to heat through.
  4. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices to your tastes by adding more or less cayenne, sweetener, and salt.

This recipe makes a thick enchilada sauce. Feel free to thin it out with chicken stock to your desired texture.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 51Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 486mgCarbohydrates: 5gNet Carbohydrates: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

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