New Mexican Red Chile Sauce

From EatingWell: September/October 2010

This earthy chile sauce is super simple to make and is delicious on enchiladas or burritos. Or use it as the braising liquid for chunks of pork shoulder.

Makes: About 2 cups

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Profile

View Our Nutrition Guidelines »

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup minced white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup mild-to-medium-hot red New Mexican chile powder
2 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup onion; cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and continue cooking until the onion is translucent and soft, about 2 minutes more. Stir in chile powder. Add broth, water, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened and reduced by about one-third, about 20 minutes. (The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon lightly.)

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per 1/2-cup serving: 63 calories; 3 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 454 mg sodium; 222 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (68% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 fat

More From EatingWell

Healthy Summer Dessert Recipes for the 4th of July

If you’re looking for a new recipe to make for your 4th of...

Healthy Cherry Dessert Recipes

Whether you have fresh cherries or sour cherries on hand or...

Healthy Indian Eggplant Recipes

Indian spices flavor the eggplant in our healthy Indian...

Healthy Baked Eggplant Recipes

Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that takes the place of...
Healthy Grilled Eggplant Recipes

Eggplant slices are sturdy enough to stand up to the fire of...

Healthy Mediterranean Pasta Recipes

Fresh pasta tossed with hearty vegetables, herbs and olive...

Easy Summer Salad Recipes

When the weather gets warmer, make a healthy summer salad...

Protein-Packed Snack Recipes

Eating healthy snacks is a good way to stave off hunger pangs...
Protein-Packed Dinner Recipes

Recharge after a long day or intense workout with one of our...

Healthy Memorial Day Recipes

This Memorial Day, throw a barbecue or picnic with these...

Thai Chicken Recipes

Try making Thai at home with these easy Thai chicken recipes...

Thai Vegetarian Recipes

The flavors of Thai food, including red curry, peanut butter...
Thanksgiving Drink Recipes

If you need new ideas for drinks to serve at Thanksgiving...

Thanksgiving Casseroles That Won’t Pack on the Pounds

Casseroles, such as sweet potato casserole and green bean...

Healthy Ricotta Recipes

Ricotta isn’t just for lasagna and cannoli. With these...

Healthy Fish Taco Recipes

Take a break from classic taco fillings and try making a...