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Taco Sauce

HB-4960 · Hand-built original · Tex-Mex

Taco Sauce — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos.

A smooth, spiced tomato sauce simmered with cumin, oregano and cayenne for tacos.

Tex-MexSauce15 minServes 1268 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tomato

Pairs well with: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos

Servings:1quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and stir to combine.
  2. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  3. Cool and serve with tacos, or refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze in portions.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 15 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

268 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
60 gCarbs
2 gFat
12 gFibre
30 gSugars
1338 mgSodium
1 servingServing

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