PP Easy New Mexican Red Chile Sauce

Chef: Chuck Underwood, BrandNewVegan.com

Makes: 3 cups

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 45 min

INGREDIENTS

• 20 New Mexico chile pods (dried)

• ¼ medium white onion

• 2 c water

• 1 can tomato sauce (8oz)

• 2-3 cloves garlic

• ½ t garlic powder

• ½ t onion powder

• ½ t Mexican oregano

• ½ t cumin

• ¼ t salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

2. Arrange 20 chile pods on a cookie sheet and roast for 20 minutes.

3. Flip Chiles halfway through the roasting process.

4. After chiles have cooked to touch, remove stems and seeds.

5. Add chiles and onion to a large pasta pot and cover with water.

6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

7. Strain the chiles if desired, or reserve 2 c of water for blending.

8. Carefully remove chiles and onion from the pot and add to blender.

9. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

Relying on his Southern Heritage, Chuck creates those yummy comfort foods "Plant Rich Style"! Connect Chuck Underwood on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram.