Green Enchilada Sauce

A flavorful and vibrant green enchilada sauce that is perfect for topping enchiladas or as a dip. This recipe serves 4 people.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)

Ingredients(scaled)

  • ½ pound fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
  • ½ 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler in your oven.
  2. Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet and broil for about 5-7 minutes until they are charred and softened.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine the broiled tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the tomatillo mixture and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add vegetable broth to the saucepan and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Use the green enchilada sauce for enchiladas, as a dip, or as a sauce for various dishes.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
calories70
protein1g
carbohydrates9g
fat4g

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