Green Enchilada Sauce
This Green Enchilada Sauce is a tangy flavorful sauce made with tomatillos, green chilies, garlic, and spices. It is super easy to make and beats the store bought sauce every time!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound tomatillos
- 2 Anaheim peppers or poblano peppers
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 handful cilantro
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by remove the husk from the tomatillos and washing well. Cut into quarters. Remove the stem and seeds from the poblano and jalapeno peppers.1 1/2 pound tomatillos, 2 Anaheim peppers, 1 jalapeno pepper
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatillos, both peppers, onion and garlic. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the veggies have softened.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Remove from the heat and to a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and process until completely smooth.1 handful cilantro, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pour into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 30 minutes until it starts to cook down a little and thicken slightly.
- Remove from the heat and use immediately or store for later.
Notes
Recipe makes approximately 8 cups total
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
