Gluten-Free Ranchero Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant Gluten-Free Ranchero Sauce, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic Mexican condiment. Packed with fresh ingredients like garlic, jalapeño peppers, and red bell peppers, this sauce delivers a satisfying balance of smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy notes. A blend of spices—ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and coriander—infuses the sauce with irresistible depth, while lime juice and fresh cilantro provide a bright, refreshing finish. Perfectly simmered to thicken and blended for a smooth texture, this gluten-free ranchero sauce comes together in just 35 minutes and is the perfect companion to eggs, tacos, enchiladas, or any dish that calls for a zesty kick. Easy to make and endlessly versatile, it’s a must-have addition for gluten-free meal planners craving bold, homemade flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic, jalapeño, and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the mixture, bring it to a simmer, and reduce the heat to low.
Let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it's smooth or to your desired consistency.
Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar, and serve warm with your preferred gluten-free dishes like eggs, tacos, or enchiladas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2314 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1985 mg | 42% | |
*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.
