Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan Recipe

Spice up your next gathering with this vibrant and delicious Vegan Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce! Inspired by a traditional Mexican cookbook, this unique recipe offers a sweet and spicy twist, a fantastic alternative to traditional salsa or tomatillo sauces. Imagine the perfect blend of crunchy almonds, savory onions, and fiery chiles perfectly complementing your favorite nacho chips, fritters, or even cheese arepas! Prepare to be amazed by this easy-to-make, 35-minute recipe that's guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 176.3 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan

Slivered Almonds
1 medium onion, chopped
Garlic Clove
Olive Oil
Tomato Sauce
Paprika
Red Chile
Ground Red Pepper

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How to Make Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan

Add 1 cup raw almonds to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1/2 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the ground almonds.
Serve immediately. Enjoy this flavorful sauce with corn chips, fritters, or arepas!
Makes approximately 1 3/4 cups of sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan?

Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan?

Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan has approximately 176.3 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan?

The key ingredients for Mexican Red Almond Dipping Sauce Vegan are Slivered Almonds, Onion, Garlic Clove, Olive Oil, Tomato Sauce, Paprika. See the full list with measurements above.