Ancho Sauce

75 minutes Prep: 60 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

160 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 cups suggest servings

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Ingredients

12	whole	ancho chilies	dried
1	teaspoon	salt	or to taste
2	cups	water	boiling
1	teaspoon	oregano leaves	dried
1	cup	tomatoes	peeled, seeded and finely chopped
3/4	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1/4	teaspoon	turmeric
2	cloves	garlic	minced

Directions

Seed and stem chilies under cold running water. Break into one-inch pieces. Place in medium bowl. Add boiling water and soak one hour.

Strain chilies through sieve, reserving liquid. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and tumeric, and blend well.

Pour mixture into heavy small saucepan. Add one cup reserved soaking liquid. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens and coats spoon, ten to fifteen minutes.

Serve at room temperature.

Makes 2 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 170g

Amount per Serving

Calories 160 25% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 620mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	47%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 7.0g	14%