Name: Smoky Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 14.5-oz can fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp chipotle powder; 3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; ¼ cup flour – cassava, gluten-free or organic all-purpose; 1 ½ tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; Zest of half a lime; ½ tsp sea salt

Description

A homemade and easy enchilada sauce with smoky flavors. Fire roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika, chipotle and cayenne gives this sauce all the depth.

Ingredients

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1 14.5-oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp chipotle powder
3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ cup flour – cassava, gluten-free or organic all-purpose
1 ½ tsp cumin powder
2 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Zest of half a lime
½ tsp sea salt

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend on high till sauce is smooth. Taste test and add more cayenne, smoked paprika or sea salt to your liking.
Transfer sauce to a small pot. Heat to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Drizzle over enchiladas, toss with shredded chicken, or use as a smoky dip with roasted vegetables. Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Use this sauce over enchiladas, toss with shredded chicken, or use as a smoky dip with roasted vegetables.