Vegetarian Ranchero Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this bold and flavorful Vegetarian Ranchero Sauce! Made from a vibrant blend of fresh veggies and aromatic spices, this homemade sauce features finely chopped onions, garlic, smoky paprika, and just the right kick from jalapeño pepper. Simmered together with canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, it thickens into a rich, tangy base that's perfect for topping tacos, enchiladas, or roasted vegetables. Finished with a refreshing touch of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this versatile sauce is as healthy as it is delicious, offering a plant-based twist on the classic ranchero flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a must-have addition for quick meals or weekend brunch spreads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 small, finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes until softened.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.
Season the mixture with ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if needed.
Serve the Vegetarian Ranchero Sauce warm over your favorite dishes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2310 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1858 mg | 40% | |
*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.
