This no-cook gluten-free red enchilada sauce comes together in a blender from start to finish. 5 ingredients, 10 minutes – done! It's the perfect healthy dairy-free alternative to store-bought sauce, and you don't have to dirty another pan or add time to dinner prep to make it.
Even though enchiladas are an iconic recipe my first cookbookand to be honest, they’re not always my first choice among Mexican inspired menu options (Tacos The girl is here). For a one-pot dish, most enchilada recipes typically require the use of multiple pans for sauce, filling, and baking.until these Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladasthey were reduced to a pan and I finally got on board.
Still, having gluten-free enchilada sauce on hand really helps turn a simplified enchilada recipe into a weeknight winner.This is adapted from my new recipe Cabivo And very simple or delicious.
During the pandemic, I started experimenting with my go-to marinara sauce (this, buy in bulk) into different pre-made sauces.Turns out you can turn ketchup into ketchup with just 2 fresh ingredients and 3 pantry staples Fiery, delicious, creamy red enchilada sauce This will take any packaging brand out of the water.
Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce Ingredients
The only part of this recipe that takes time is soaking the cashews. This is a common dairy-free trick in sauces, and it works especially well in this vegan enchilada sauce.
you can Soak cashews directly in boiling water in mixing bowl Then just add the rest of the ingredients – scallions, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, tomato paste.
Once you've blended until smooth, the gluten-free red enchilada sauce is ready to roll. That's it. No cooking required.
I'm always surprised how more people don't use no-cook enchilada sauce The mixture will essentially be cooked and strengthened in the oven. This is a very easy step to skip when making quick enchiladas.
How to Make No-Cook Red Enchilada Sauce: Step by Step
How to make enchilada sauce low fodmap
This dairy-free enchilada sauce is already gluten-free and vegan. To make it part of a light meal recipe, simply omit the cashews (and water) and use only the shallots.You also need to start with Low FODMAP Pasta Sauce (like this).
If you want other sauces that are already low in FODMAPs, check out these Low FODMAP Vegan Enchiladas Or this dairy-free cheese sauce.
How to use this gluten-free enchilada sauce
To make gluten-free enchiladas, simply start with corn tortillas (preferably heated so they are pliable) and your choice of fillings (see these Gluten Free Chicken Recipes some thoughts).
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking sheet, add a few tablespoons of filling to each tortilla, and roll up, arranging seam side down. Spread remaining dairy-free enchilada sauce over tortillas.
Most enchiladas do contain some kind of cheese (plant-based or otherwise). The final step is to sprinkle the casserole with shredded cheese and bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes, or until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned.
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You can also find the full gluten-free bean sauce recipe this sauce is adapted from Cabivo! See how gorgeous it is?
Keep reading for this dairy-free red enchilada sauce! If you’re looking for more delicious homemade dressings, be sure to check out my full list of gluten-free sauce recipes!
With health and hedonism,
phoebe
Blender Gluten-Free Enchiladas
portion size 4 cup sauce
raw material
- 1/3 cup Raw unsalted cashews
- twenty four ounce ketchup or ketchup about 3 cups
- 2 Chives roughly chopped
- 1 chili sowing
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
instruct
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Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place cashews in a high-speed blender and add 2⁄3 cup boiling water. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Pour the tomato paste into a blender with the cashews and add the scallions, jalapeños, cumin, chili powder and salt. Beat puree until smooth, creamy, and orange. Taste for seasoning and add more salt as needed.
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Use the sauce in these gluten-free chicken enchiladas or vegetarian enchiladas Cabivo!
If you make it, tag @phoebelapine and #feedmephoebe – I’d love to see it!
