Easy Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 ¼ cup each
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Calories
6735 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
Description
The Easy Green Chile Enchilada Sauce combines canned diced green chiles, which are puréed to create a smooth base, with a lightly toasted roux made from oil, flour, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. This melding of toasted spices and flour brings a subtle depth to the sauce, while the green chiles lend mild heat and vegetal flavor. Cooking the mixture until it bubbles ensures the flour is cooked through, thickening the sauce suitably. Salt is added to finish. This sauce provides a fresh alternative to red enchilada sauces and is versatile enough to use immediately or to keep refrigerated for up to four days.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. cans diced green chiles $1.58
- 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.08, generic cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
- 1 tsp cumin $0.10, ground
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
- 1/4 tsp onion powder $0.02
- 1 cup water $0.00
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
Instructions
- Add the canned green chiles (with any liquid in the can) to a blender and purée until smooth. Set the puréed chiles aside.
- Add the cooking oil, flour, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small sauce pot. Stir and cook over medium heat until it begins to simmer and bubble up. Continue cooking and stirring for about 1 minute to toast the flour and spices.
- Carefully add the water and puréed green chiles to the oil, flour, and spices in the sauce pot. Whisk the mixture until everything is evenly combined.
- Allow the sauce to come back up to a simmer, then add 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste.
- Use the green chile enchilada sauce immediately, or refrigerate up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6¼ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6735 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 67.35kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.47g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 4.78g | 7% |
| Sodium | 404.52mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.67g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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