Heart-Healthy Ranchero Sauce
Transform your meals with this vibrant and Heart-Healthy Ranchero Sauce, a flavorful twist on the classic Mexican condiment that's perfect for health-conscious cooking. Crafted with nutrient-packed ingredients like olive oil, fresh vegetables, low-sodium canned tomatoes, and aromatic spices, this guilt-free sauce brings bold smoky notes of smoked paprika, a touch of heat from jalapeño, and refreshing hints of lime and cilantro. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for elevating brunch staples like eggs or as a zesty topping for enchiladas and tacos. With no added salt and a focus on wholesome flavors, it’s a must-have for anyone seeking a healthier yet delicious alternative.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 seeded and finely diced jalapeno pepper
- 1 small, finely chopped red bell pepper
- 15 ounces low-sodium canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
Begin by heating the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced jalapeno, and chopped red bell pepper, then cook for another 2 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the low-sodium canned diced tomatoes with their juices and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the chopped cilantro, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary, adding more black pepper or lime juice as desired.
Serve warm as a topping for eggs, enchiladas, or any dish that would benefit from a healthy, zesty sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1356 mg | 29% | |
*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.
