5.0 from 24 votes
Easy Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
A rich and flavorful green chile enchilada sauce that only takes minutes to make. The perfect compromise between flavor and convenience for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 ¼ cup each
Calories: 6735 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 oz. cans diced green chiles $1.58
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil $0.08
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
- 1 tsp ground cumin $0.10
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6¼ cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6735
% 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.