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Delightful Mom Food / Meal Type / Condiments / Easy 5-Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe (Gluten Free)

Last Updated January 27, 2021. Published April 8, 2019 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Easy 5-Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe (Gluten Free)

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The easiest enchilada sauce recipe! This simple 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors!

The easiest enchilada sauce recipe! This simple 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com

You guys, this is the best enchilada sauce when you need a quick Mexican dish and do not have the condiment on-hand. It is oil-free (with an option to add it) and is perfect to enhance burritos, enchilada casseroles, tacos, nachos or if you have Celiac and need a gluten-free enchilada sauce recipe!

No slaving over the stove. It is made with 8 simple ingredients. All it takes is adding them in a blender to make and enjoy a completely fuss-free red sauce!

You know those times when what you have planned for dinner just doesn’t sound good anymore to make or it takes longer than time allows?

So you try to find something else to quickly make. But have all half (leftover ingredients lingering in the fridge) where there is not enough of food items to make burritos for everyone, but there is enough for to turn the ingredients into an epic enchilada casserole.

But do you have enchilada sauce on-hand? If not, you have to make this enchilada sauce recipe because it is so simple yet delicious in flavors!

Now you can quickly make that special sauce on a whim by always having a can of tomato sauce around and a few Mexican spices in the pantry.

Guess what else? Enchilada sauce is healthy and packed with vitamin C and metabolism boosting spices such as chipotle powder and chili powder.

The easiest enchilada sauce recipe! This simple 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com

Is enchilada sauce gluten free?

Did you know that most store-bought enchilada sauces contain gluten? Not this recipe!

Next time you browse through the grocery store, check it out. Usually flour is added to thicken the sauce.

This enchilada sauce recipe does not call for any flour at all. It thickens as it blends in the Vitamix or your favorite blender or food processor.

Here is what happened to me the other week. I looked in the refrigerator and had a bunch of corn tortillas and a mix and match of frozen peppers, corn, and cilantro that was on the verge of going bad. Then I looked in the pantry to discover all Italian food, like a can of pasta sauce.

With those ingredients what does one self-taught chef / CEO of my house / CEO take-charge of the food my family eats do to make a memorable meal? Make enchilada sauce with that can of tomato sauce! Worst comes to worst, that can of sauce can always be used for pizza or pasta.

You guys, this enchilada sauce is priceless and a game saver when you need a quick Mexican dish and do not have the condiments on-hand. It is perfect to enhance burritos, enchilada casseroles, tacos, nachos or if you have Celiac and need a gluten-free enchilada sauce recipe! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com

Let us get started how to make this easy enchilada sauce!

How to make homemade enchilada sauce

Using a blender or food processor add a can of tomato sauce, chili powder, fresh garlic cloves, cumin, thyme, sugar, oregano and if you want a bit of spice you can add chipotle powder. My kids prefer without the chipotle, so you can add that later to half of the sauce after it is blended for spicy lovers.

This version is very thick and made oil-free, so it is optional to add a bit of broth, water or olive oil to it to thin it out. 

The easiest enchilada sauce recipe! This simple 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com

Enchilada sauce is a great addition to add to dishes that use up any corn tortillas, cilantro, beans, leftover chicken, peppers, etc. It enhances these dishes in a tantalizing way.

If you want to make this enchilada sauce Keto and Whole30 skip the sugar and make sure to get a tomato sauce without hydrogenated corn syrup and added ingredients. The sugar helps neutralize the acidity but is still rich without it. 

You guys, this enchilada sauce is priceless and a game saver when you need a quick Mexican dish and do not have the condiments on-hand. It is perfect to enhance burritos, enchilada casseroles, tacos, nachos or if you have Celiac and need a gluten-free enchilada sauce recipe! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com

I hope you enjoy and if you make the recipe please tag me on social media at @delightfulmomfood #delightfulmomfood so I can see and share your creations!

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The easiest enchilada sauce recipe! This simple 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com

The easiest enchilada sauce recipe! This simple 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com

Enchilada Sauce Recipe

The BEST enchilada sauce recipe! This easy 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors! 
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Course: Condiment, Gluten-Free, Sauce, Vegan
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce tomato sauce can
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dry
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano dry
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon chipotle powder (depending how spicy you like it)
  • broth or olive oil optional to thin the sauce
  • pinch of salt optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Using a blender or food processor add the ingredients and blend together until smooth or garlic is finely pureed in. Add a dash of salt if needed, to taste. 
    The easiest enchilada sauce recipe! This simple 5-minute gluten free enchilada sauce recipe is effortless yet complete with explosive Mexican flavors! #healthy #glutenfree #quick #easy #best #enchilada #sauce #Mexican | recipe delightfulmomfood.com
  • The sauce is thick and it is optional to add broth or olive oil to thin. Or leave as is and add to enchiladas, burritos, tacos, and nachos as a sauce. 

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1745IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is also a homeschooling mama who loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower bbq pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook and Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook and founder of Delightful Mom Health, a line of high quality health supplements.

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