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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use garbanzo flour in place of all-purpose flour. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, as sold in the United States, is gluten-free.

 

"Happy is said to be the family which can eat onions together." -Charles Dudley Warner, Editor

The refrigerator light goes on...

You can purchase enchilada sauce but goodness only knows what is in it these days. Why would you? This takes all of ten minutes and is so simple as to be almost embarrassing. For a bit of variation, you can replace half of the chili powder with smoked paprika.


 

Enchilada Sauce

Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1/2 cup

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and divided by 2. This recipe keeps well, tightly sealed in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.

Healthy Enchilada Sauce recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour or 1 1/2 Tbsp garbanzo flour
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup no salt added vegetable stock
  • 2 Tbsp no salt added tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Place the oil in a sauce pan over medium heat.

When the oil is hot slowly add the flour and whisk until blended.

Add the chili powder and cook for about one minute.

Slowly add the stock, whisking continuously.

Add the tomato paste, oregano, cumin, cayenne, salt, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.

Simmer for about 10 minutes.

Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1/2 cup

Servings: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94 Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2g 5%
    Saturated Fat <1g 1%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
    Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 3% Iron 9%
Vitamin K 7 mcg Potassium 244 mg
Magnesium 13 mg