This from-scratch enchilada sauce is made with dried ancho chiles, chile de arbol peppers for heat, and pumpkin seeds. It really lets the taste of the peppers shine through.
Ingredients for Authentic Dried Chile-Pepito Enchilada Sauce Recipe
6 cup Water
12 Whole dried ancho chiles
1 Onion, coarsely chopped
4 Large cloves garlic, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
As required Salt
1 tablespoon Agave syrup, or to taste
1 tablespoon Lemon juice, or to taste
4 Fresh chile de arbol peppers, chopped
0.67 cup Hulled green pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon Dried mexican oregano
Nutrition value
114
calories per serving
3 g Fat6 g Protein16 g Carbs18 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
3g
Protein
6g
Carbs
16g
Fiber
18g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
16g
Protein
6g
Fiber
18g
Fats
Fat
3g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
248mg
Iron
9mg
Vitamin A
1233mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
131mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
67mg
Vitamin E
3mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
182mg
Manganese
8mg
Phosphorus
101mg
Selenium
9mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment