Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja
Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja blends rehydrated ancho chiles with tomatoes, onion, and garlic for a deep, gently smoky heat and a rounded sweetness from brown sugar. A touch of cider vinegar brightens the finish, making it perfect for spooning over tacos, drizzling on enchiladas, or serving with tamales and chips at gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 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 Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, combine the vegetable stock, ancho chiles, plum tomatoes, onion, red chile, garlic, brown sugar, vegetable oil, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
- 2
Cover the saucepan, remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- 3
Pour the mixture into a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Cover, hold the lid down, and pulse a few times, then blend. Puree in batches until smooth, then transfer the salsa to a bowl and stir in the vinegar.
- Calories 20.74 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.53 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 3.07 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.76 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 26.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.91 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.55 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 29.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 52.38 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja is made with 12 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Dried Ancho Chile Pepper. Each serving provides about 20.74 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Chile Peppers. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 20.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja healthy?
- Smoky Ancho Salsa Roja has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 20.74 calories and 0.53 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Tomatoes, 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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