New Mexican Red Chile Purée
New Mexican Red Chile Purée delivers a bold, earthy heat with a deep roasted pepper aroma, balanced by warm cumin, coriander, and a hint of honey. Its silky texture and layered smokiness make it perfect for smothering enchiladas, spooning over grilled meats, or enriching stews on weeknights and special gatherings alike.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook23 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in New Mexican Red Chile Purée, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the bottom of a heavy saucepan with oil; add the chile pods. Toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the onion and the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add enough chicken stock so the pods can float; simmer until they feel like wet leather, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Fill the blender halfway with the chile and stock mixture. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times, then blend continuously.
- 5
Pour the mixture into a bowl; repeat with the remaining mixture.
- 6
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan over medium heat. Discard the solids.
- 7
Stir the cumin, coriander, and oregano into the saucepan; add the honey. Cook until the sauce is thick and evenly coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 194.13 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 3.88 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 26.68 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.44 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.65 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.76 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 487.79 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 7.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 119.93 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 201.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 20.4 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 39.38 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
New Mexican Red Chile Purée is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 43 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chicken Stock, Dried Chile de Árbol, and Dried Chile Peppers. Each serving provides about 194.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is New Mexican Red Chile Purée made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chicken Stock, Dried Chile de Árbol, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Oregano. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make New Mexican Red Chile Purée?
- About 43 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 23 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 194.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is New Mexican Red Chile Purée easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is New Mexican Red Chile Purée healthy?
- New Mexican Red Chile Purée has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 194.13 calories and 3.88 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.79 mg (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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