Vegetarian

Enchilada Sauce

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<p>By Cathe Olson Author of <em>The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook</em> and <em>Simply Natural Baby Food</em> available at <a href="http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/" target="_blank">www.simplynaturalbooks.com</a></p>

By Cathe Olson

This may not be totally authentic but it is easy and it tastes great.

1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups tomato puree
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt


<p>Heat oil in medium pan over medium-low heat. Add onion and saut&eacute; 5 to 7 minutes, or until onion is golden brown. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic. Saut&eacute; 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.<br /> <br /> Makes 3 1/2 cups</p>