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Red Sauce

A quick, mildly spicy red sauce for enchiladas and more.

Swap Homemade swap for: Canned enchilada sauce

5 minPrep
20 minCook

Ingredients

  • 1 can (8 oz) low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps

  1. Add everything to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Heart-healthy notes

Canned enchilada sauce is often high in sodium. Using low-sodium tomato sauce keeps this version very low.

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