The Menu Mom » home cooking http://www.themenumom.com Recipes, Cooking Articles, Product Reviews, Menu Planning Tips & More Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:26:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Taco Sauce http://www.themenumom.com/taco-sauce http://www.themenumom.com/taco-sauce#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:00:55 +0000 Article http://www.themenumom.com/?p=1050

Salsa by parrettfive, on Pix-O-SphereThis do-it-yourself condiment is becoming more and more popular.  With people making more tacos, wraps, and huevos rancheros at home, many are looking for a more healthy way to spice it up with homemade sauce.

Jarred taco sauce tends to be high in sodium, but relatively low in calories. This is a condiment that you can probably make a bit healthier, but it may not be worth the effort. However, once you get a good recipe together for taco sauce, you can tweak it a tiny bit to make great salsas as well.

A simple taco sauce would include ingredients like the following:

  • tomato paste
  • vinegar
  • onion
  • green chilies
  • paprika
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • Add a little sweetness if you like with a drizzle of honey

 

Reaching for condiments is such a habit for most of us, we never think twice. We all have our favorites, and that’s where the problem usually starts. With a few simple recipes made from ingredients you have handy, you can create condiments just as tasty as the prepackaged kinds, only healthier, and maybe even better tasting.

What’s your favorite homemade taco sauce recipe?

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Salsa by parrettfive, on Pix-O-SphereThis do-it-yourself condiment is becoming more and more popular.  With people making more tacos, wraps, and huevos rancheros at home, many are looking for a more healthy way to spice it up with homemade sauce.

Jarred taco sauce tends to be high in sodium, but relatively low in calories. This is a condiment that you can probably make a bit healthier, but it may not be worth the effort. However, once you get a good recipe together for taco sauce, you can tweak it a tiny bit to make great salsas as well.

A simple taco sauce would include ingredients like the following:

  • tomato paste
  • vinegar
  • onion
  • green chilies
  • paprika
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • Add a little sweetness if you like with a drizzle of honey

 

Reaching for condiments is such a habit for most of us, we never think twice. We all have our favorites, and that’s where the problem usually starts. With a few simple recipes made from ingredients you have handy, you can create condiments just as tasty as the prepackaged kinds, only healthier, and maybe even better tasting.

What’s your favorite homemade taco sauce recipe?

You May Also Like:

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