It is always hard to find gluten-free creamy enchilada sauce. It is very easy to make a creamy enchilada sauce that is vegan and gluten-free
It is the season for the color orange.
That is why I love Halloween. The brightness of the color is a perfect fit for the day of the dead.
Until a week ago, I didn’t realize that Enchilada sauce is not gluten-free. The things I learn on a daily basis because of my food blog are astonishing. Someday, I might write a book.
What a boring book that would be!
Now that I am not writing the book, let us talk about the making of this sauce.
The challenge with vegan is the creamy part. How do I make it creamy without using cream?
Instead of the usual red sauce, I decided to go the creamy enchilada sauce route. Gluten-free was not enough of a challenge, so, I decided to make it vegan also.
Coconut milk is the best substitute for cream in any vegan meals. That is one of the things I have learned as a food blogger.
Coconut milk is so delicious and versatile. I have used it in pasta sauces, dumpling soup, cobbler, pancakes, coconut rice and even creamy penne pasta.
It also doesn’t add the heaviness and bad fats of cream, so, I don’t feel guilty if I get a third helping of it.
This creamy enchilada sauce is perfect for vegetarian enchiladas. I have tried it with a mini sweet pepper recipe and the results were delicious.
That recipe will be on my blog next week and I hope you will like it as much as I did.
For the flour, I used gluten-free flour which is fairly inexpensive. Ever since I discovered this gluten-free flour, I have put it in so many foods just to test it and it has passed every one of the tests. I even made some naan with it and it turned out great.
What is your favorite way to use coconut milk?
Creamy Enchilada Sauce, Vegan GlutenFree
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk divided into 2 equal parts
- 2 Tbsp gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp red chili powder (optional)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, add the oil and heat for 30 seconds
- Add the gluten-free flour slowly while stirring constantly until blended
- Add the cumin powder, oregano, salt and red chili powder
- Stir until all the dried spices have blended
- Add the lemon juice and stir.
- Add one part of the coconut milk and continue stirring
- When the coconut milk has blended, add the remainder of the coconut milk
- Keep stirring well. It is natural to see some lumps, so, keep stirring
- Stir until all blended and has a creamy consistency
- For better results, put it in a food processor and use the pulse setting until all lumps have dissolved
- Remove from the blender and serve over enchilada
Kristen says
That’s Crazy how gluten-free Enchilada sauce is IMPOSSIBLE to find! I was looking all over for it this summer. I will have to try this!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Kristen. I tried looking for it in my grocery store and couldn’t find it either.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
I love how creamy this enchilada sauce is! I never buy the store bought stuff it just doesn’t compare!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Serena. Homemade is so much better tasting and cheaper.
Debi @ Life Currents says
Your creamy enchilada sauce looks great. I like the creaminess of it. I always make my own enchilada sauce now (always have a jar on the fridge). I use potato starch in mine to keep it GF.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Debi. I haven’t tried potato starch, but, I will try it with that next time.
Sandi says
Yay!! Thank you for making this one gluten free!! My kids love enchiladas and this sauce sounds perfect. Beautiful photos.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Sandi. I know kids love this sauce.
Kathrin @ Ginger, Lemon & Spice says
I love that this sauce is made with coconut milk!!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Kathrin
[email protected] easy as Apple Pie says
This enchilada sauce looks so delicious! Great recipe!!!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Elena.
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
I was wondering why yours was lighter in color than mine and then I saw coconut milk. Interesting flavor combo, I certainly want to try it out!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Jessica. Coconut milk made all the difference. It gave it a perfect creaminess.
Tara says
What a great looking enchilada sauce, I just love this!!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Tara
Becky says
What a great alternative to the store-bought sauces and much healthier!! Thanks for sharing!!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Becky
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
Mmmm, this sounds awesome. LOVE enchiladas and making homemade sauce. I may have to try this recipe for my vegan friends!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Jessica
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day Your sauce sounds great and very healthy!
Cheers! Joanne
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Joanne.
[email protected] says
That has to be the prettiest enchilada sauce I’ve ever seen and I bet it tastes amazing too. Loving the coconut milk.
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Janette
Mary says
I had no idea enchilada sauce had gluten…who knew? Thanks for letting me know! I can’t wait to give your’s a try!
Healing Tomato says
Thank you, Mary. I learn something new everyday.