Ancho Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 12 whole ancho chilies dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 cups water boiling
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 cup tomatoes peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

  1. Seed and stem chilies under cold running water.
  2. Break into one-inch pieces.
  3. Place in medium bowl.
  4. Add boiling water and soak one hour.
  5. Strain chilies through sieve, reserving liquid.
  6. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and tumeric, and blend well.
  7. Pour mixture into heavy small saucepan.
  8. Add one cup reserved soaking liquid.
  9. Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
  10. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens and coats spoon, ten to fifteen minutes.
  11. Serve at room temperature.
  12. Makes 2 cups

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

348 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 12g 15% DV
Carbs 59.6g 22% DV
Fiber 20.2g 72% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9907.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1373.3mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 92.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 709.5mg 55% DV
Iron 42mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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