Vegetarian Ranchero Sauce

Elevate your meals with this bold and flavorful Vegetarian Ranchero Sauce, a plant-based twist on the classic Mexican staple. Bursting with vibrant ingredients like fire-roasted canned tomatoes, smoky paprika, and fresh cilantro, this versatile sauce combines a medley of sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and jalapeños for just the right amount of heat. Perfectly seasoned with cumin and oregano, this 30-minute recipe is ideal for topping enchiladas, spooning over huevos rancheros, or serving as a zesty dip. The addition of lime juice brings a fresh citrusy kick, making this rich and savory sauce a must-have for your next taco night or brunch spread. Healthy, easy to make, and packed with flavor, it's your new go-to for adding a crowd-pleasing touch to any dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, finely chopped jalapeño pepper
• 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.

Step 6

Season the mixture with ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice, if needed.

Step 10

Serve the Vegetarian Ranchero Sauce warm over your favorite dishes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(978.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	645.3

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 8.5mg	0%
Sodium 2310.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.6mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1858.4mg	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: 60.1%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 32.9%