Low Fat Ranchero Sauce
Whip up a flavorful and guilt-free addition to your meals with this Low Fat Ranchero Sauce! Packed with vibrant ingredients like smoky paprika, earthy cumin, fragrant garlic, and a touch of heat from jalapeño, this homemade sauce delivers bold Southwest-inspired flavors without the extra calories. Simmered to perfection with diced tomatoes and a splash of broth, then blended into smooth, creamy goodness, this versatile condiment is ideal for topping tacos, enchiladas, and grilled chicken—or simply as a dip for tortilla chips. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge to enrich dishes all week long. Treat yourself to a healthier take on classic ranchero sauce that’s hearty, wholesome, and oh-so-delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 diced and seeded jalapeño
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon or to taste salt
- 0.25 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the can of diced tomatoes, including the juice, into the pan.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and stir to combine.
Add the cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the mixture.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Once slightly cooled, transfer the sauce to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
Return the sauce to the pan, and mix in the freshly chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices if needed.
Serve warm over your favorite dishes, or cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2096 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1226 mg | 26% | |
*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.
