Dairy-Free Ranchero Sauce

Transform your meals with this bold and flavor-packed Dairy-Free Ranchero Sauce, a plant-based twist on the traditional Mexican favorite! This vibrant homemade sauce combines smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, earthy cumin, and a hint of chipotle chili powder with the creamy richness of coconut milk for a dairy-free finish. Perfectly balanced with fresh lime juice and cilantro, it’s both zesty and comforting. Ready in just 35 minutes, this sauce is ideal for drizzling over enchiladas, tacos, or roasted vegetables, or as a delectable dip. Whether you're following a dairy-free diet or simply seeking incredible flavor, this ranchero sauce is a must-try addition to your recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 14 ounces canned fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and finely chop the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds if a milder sauce is desired.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the saucepan and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the canned fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices and add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, chipotle chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring the sauce to a blender.

Step 9

Blend the mixture until smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if needed.

Step 10

Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 11

Serve the Dairy-Free Ranchero Sauce warm or at room temperature, and enjoy it over your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(815.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	523.7

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2202.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.7g
Protein 7.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180.7mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1326.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 45.6%