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Zesty Empanada Dipping Sauce: Your New Obsession!

Whip up this tangy empanada sauce with tomatoes and garlic for a flavorful dip that will become your new favorite accompaniment.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium tomatoes ((125g/4oz each), cut in half and core cut out)
  • 2 garlic cloves (, kept whole, peeled)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp ground cayenne or pure chilli (not US chili powder mix)
  • 1/8 tsp white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp lime juice (sub lemon or vinegar)
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onion
  • Beef empanadas

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan).
  2. Toss the tomatoes and garlic with the olive oil in a bowl. Place the tomatoes on the tray, cut side up, then roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Add garlic to the tray and roast for another 15 minutes until the edges of the tomato are browned. Remove from oven and cool on tray.
  4. Transfer to a container that just fits the head of a stick blender. Add all remaining ingredients except the green onion. Blitz until smooth - about 5 seconds. Add the green onion and blitz until it's finely chopped.
  5. Serve with empanadas - or corn chips, vegetable sticks, bread!

Notes

- For a smoother sauce, ensure the roasted tomatoes and garlic are thoroughly cooled before blending. Warm ingredients can create steam and a less consistent texture.
- To customize your empanada sauce, experiment with different chili powders or a pinch of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor. I once added a bit too much cayenne, and while it was spicy, it taught me to taste as I go!
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays and transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw and gently reheat before serving.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.