Vegan Ranchero Sauce

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this zesty and robust Vegan Ranchero Sauce, a must-have addition to your kitchen repertoire. Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe combines the smoky depth of paprika, the tang of lime juice, and the gentle heat of jalapeño to create a versatile sauce perfect for drizzling over enchiladas, tacos, or roasted vegetables. Made with wholesome ingredients like diced tomatoes, onion, and fresh cilantro, this dairy-free and gluten-free sauce achieves the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet, thanks to a touch of maple syrup. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge to add a flavorful boost to your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes all week long.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth to the saucepan; stir well.

Step 5

Mix in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili powder, and maple syrup.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend the sauce until smooth or to your desired consistency.

Step 10

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	603.1

Total Fat 42.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 8.2mg	0%
Sodium 2050.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 9.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227.7mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1704.4mg	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: 61.5%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 32.4%