This Low Calorie Healthy Enchilada Sauce is just 24 calories per 1/2 cup, and it’s packed with good for you ingredients many of which burn fat and boost metabolism! You can use this low calorie enchilada sauce recipe over chicken, cheese, and even vegan enchiladas.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Olive Oil Spray
1 jalapeño
1 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 onion chopped
1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon ground allspice

Low Calorie Enchilada Sauce

Healthy Enchilada Sauce Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: You can make this healthy recipe ahead of time and chill in the fridge for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days.

Low Calorie Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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Low Calorie Enchilada Sauce

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This Low Calorie Enchilada Sauce is just 24 calories per 1/2 cup, and it's packed with good for you ingredients many of which burn fat and boost metabolism!

Use this healthy enchilada sauce over enchiladas, in casseroles, soups. Anything that calls for enchilada sauce.

Special Tip: The serving size of 1/2 cup is a lot, it should be enough for 2-3 enchiladas (depending on how much sauce you like).

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course sauce, topping

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 24 kcal

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

Olive Oil Spray
1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
1 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 onion chopped
1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

Heat a large pan over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Add the jalapeño, garlic, thyme, and onion to the pan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until the onion is soft, about three minutes
Transfer the mixture to a blender, and add the canned tomatoes, allspice, and 2/3 cup of water.
Blend with the lid slightly ajar until smooth.
Pour the sauce back into the hot pan, bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 4.8gProtein: 1.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 1.2gCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Healthy Enchilada Sauce, Homemade Enchilada Sauce, Low Calorie Enchilada Sauce

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