Fat-free Enchilada Sauce
Serves | 6 |
Prep time | 5 minutes |
Cook time | 20 minutes |
Total time | 25 minutes |
Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Meal type | Condiment, Main Dish |
Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium onion (minced)
- 1/4 green bell pepper (about 1/3 cup, chopped)
- 1 can tomato sauce (about 16 ounces total, unseasoned)
- 1/2 can tomatoes and green chiles (about 5 ounces total)
- 1 tablespoon pure cane sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- salt to taste
Directions
Step 1 | |
In a medium saucepan, saute minced onion and chopped bell pepper in about 1/2 cup of water, just until onions are clear. | |
Step 2 | |
Add remaining ingredients to saucepan and stir. | |
Step 3 | |
Allow sauce to simmer on low-medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes before assembling enchiladas. Salt to taste. |
Note
Recipe adapted from Neva and Jim Brackett's Five Loaves Cookbook.