Dairy-Free Ranchero Sauce
Elevate your meals with this bold and creamy Dairy-Free Ranchero Sauce, a plant-based twist on the classic Mexican favorite! Bursting with flavor from fire-roasted tomatoes, smoky chipotle chili powder, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this sauce delivers a deliciously vibrant kick. It gets its silky texture from coconut milk, making it a perfect dairy-free alternative, while fresh lime juice and cilantro provide a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce pairs flawlessly with tacos, enchiladas, roasted veggies, or as a dip for tortilla chips. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply looking for a healthy yet flavorful condiment, this Ranchero Sauce is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 14 ounces canned fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and finely chop the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds if a milder sauce is desired.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the saucepan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the canned fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices and add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, chipotle chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring the sauce to a blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if needed.
Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve the Dairy-Free Ranchero Sauce warm or at room temperature, and enjoy it over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2202 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
