Basic Red Sauce (Salsa De Chile Rojo) Recipe

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Basic Red Sauce (Salsa De Chile Rojo)
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Directions:

  1. Soak chiles in warm water until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain; strain and reserve liquid. Remove stems and seeds and membranes from the chiles. Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil in a 2-qt. saucepan until onion is tender. Add chiles and 2 cups of the reserved liquid , the tomato sauce, oregano, cumin and salt. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes. Cool.
  2. Transfer to blender container; cover and blend on low speed until smooth. Strain. Refrigerate sauce no longer than 10 days.
  3. Note: I strain mine in a mesh strainer or colander. It takes a few minutes, but keep thinking of how great this is going to taste!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 96.69 Kcal (405 kJ)
Calories from fat 84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.33g 14%
Sodium 470.87mg 20%
Potassium 69.78mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.8g 1%
Sugars 1.26g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 3%
Protein 0.52g 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 38.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.6 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.37g 14%
Sodium 270.79mg 20%
Potassium 40.13mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.19g 1%
Sugars 0.72g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 3%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 22mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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