Velda de la Garza

Light Red Chile Sauce

Salsa de Chile Colorado Bajo Calorías

Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    cups
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Healthy Easy Mexican: Over 160 Authentic Low-Calorie, Big Flavor Recipes
Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

  • About

A special family recipe, this reduced-calorie version of Salsa de Chile Colorado is great paired with Enchiladas de Hongo y Queso. It requires no oil to prepare, and the use of spices gives this sauce depth and character.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste

Method

  1. Pour the flour into a large nonstick skillet. Over medium heat, slowly brown the flour, stirring often to prevent burning, for 11 to 12 minutes, until fragrant and pale brown in color. Watch carefully to prevent scorching.
  2. Remove from the heat, then add the chili powder and stir to combine.
  3. Return the pan to the heat and gradually whisk in 2 cups (480