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Green Enchilada Sauce

Easy Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe in Under 40 Minutes

Quickly whip up delicious Green Enchilada Sauce with fresh tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic for a zesty addition to your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large tomatillos Remove husks and wash thoroughly
  • 1/2 whole onion Cut into quarters
  • 1 whole jalapeno pepper Cut into pieces
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 inch bunch cilantro Optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Remove the husks from tomatillos and wash them thoroughly. Cut the onion into quarters and the jalapeno into pieces.
  3. Arrange the tomatillos, onion, and jalapeno on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
  4. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a blender along with the garlic and salt. Blend until smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1g

Notes

This sauce works beautifully in enchiladas, tacos, and as a dipping sauce for chips.

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