Low Sodium Enchilada Sauce Recipe
This low sodium enchilada sauce recipe has bold bright flavors and is made with salt-free spices for a great unsalted Mexican inspired sauce! Perfect to serve over low sodium beef enchiladas or chicken enchiladas or to drizzle over tacos or nachos too!
Make this sauce in just 10 minutes by using inexpensive pantry staple ingredients. See our step-by-step photos and video below and make this enchilada sauce along with us today.
Want more low sodium Mexican-inspired recipes? Try our low sodium Mexican street corn recipe, low sodium huevos rancheros, and our favorite low sodium fajita vegetables.
Enchiladas have been on our menu a lot lately, especially when smothered in this fantastic low sodium enchilada sauce. It’s bold, spicy and tomatoey, and has a really wonderful flavor.
It’s super simple to make in just one pot, and takes less than 15 minutes! You can also make a double batch of the sauce and freeze half for another time too. Make dinner easy with this simple sauce!
Notes from Our Low So Kitchen
- This low sodium enchilada sauce is a fantastic salt-free Mexican sauce that is perfect for chicken or beef enchiladas.
- It’s ready, quickly helping you get dinner on the table fast any night of the week.
- It’s made in one pot for easy cleanup!
- Has a great authentic flavor without any added salt.
- Cokes of any skill level can successfully make the sauce by following along with our step-by-step photos in the post below.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below to see the full ingredient amounts and directions!
The stars of this easy enchilada sauce recipe are all the wonderful salt-free spices! We use chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano to build great flavor without salt.
We make a roux with unsalted butter and all-purpose flour to thicken the sauce.
And finally we start in a no salt added chicken broth and some unsalted tomato paste at the end to build wonderful flavor!
Additions and Substitutions
Instead of a no salt added chicken broth, you can make this recipe with a beef broth or a vegetable broth too. Or you can use a low sodium broth instead of a salt-free broth depending on your personal sodium limits.
For a more garlicky flavor, feel free to use fresh chopped garlic instead of the garlic powder.
Be sure to check your chili powder to make sure it’s salt-free! A few varieties out there do contain added salt which increases the sodium amount… a good dark red chili powder should not have added salt.
Step-By-Step Photos & Directions
Step 1: In a small pan, melt the butter and add the flour and mix well over low heat to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 2: Add in the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and stir well.
Step 3: Add in the broth and the tomato paste and whisk well until the sauce is smooth.
Step 4: Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce is thick!
Recipe FAQs
Our low sodium enchilada sauce recipe has 50 mg sodium per serving as we use unsalted butter, no salt added chicken stock, and a delicious salt-free spice blend! If you enjoy a bottled or restaurant enchilada sauce, the sodium content will vary based on the ingredients used, so be sure to check nutrition labels or check with the kitchen when possible.
Store any leftover enchilada sauce and an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Yes, this enchilada sauce is great to make a double batch of and freeze half for later. Just be sure to thaw it fully before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
The sauce is of course fantastic on low sodium enchiladas made with beef or chicken!
It would also be great on top of low sodium chicken tacos, or low sodium burrito bowls!
You can also drizzle this on top of low sodium nachos or just enjoy it as a dip with unsalted tortilla chips.
Expert Tips
- Make sure to whisk the sauce thoroughly before serving, until it is thick and velvety and has no lumps.
More Low Sodium Mexican Recipes
- Low Sodium Taco Salad Recipe
- Low Sodium Quesadillas
- Salt-Free Pico De Gallo Salsa Recipe
- Low Sodium Chicken Fajitas Recipe (No Salt Added)
- Low Sodium Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
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Low Sodium Enchilada Sauce
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 cups no-salt-added chicken broth or veggie or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
Instructions
- In a small pan, melt the butter and add the flour and mix well over low heat to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and stir well.
- Pour in the broth and the tomato paste and whisk or stir well until the sauce is smooth and does not have any lumps.
- Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce is thick! Serve over enchiladas, tacos, or nachos – enjoy
Notes
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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