ENCHILADA SAUCE

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This chunky, mild sauce is a great way to use up abundant veggies from the garden. It tastes great on Mexican dishes and scrambled eggs. -Rebecca Schwegman, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 plum tomatoes
3 cups water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with water; bring to a boil. Cut a shallow "X" on the bottom of each tomato. Using tongs, place tomatoes, a few at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds or just until skin at the "X" begins to loosen. Remove tomatoes and immediately drop into ice water. Pull off skins with tip of a knife; discard skins., In a Dutch oven, combine remaining ingredients. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1-2 hours or until mixture reaches desired consistency., Cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. If desired, return all to pan and heat through. Transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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