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Green Enchilada Sauce

Homemade enchilada sauce doesn't get any better than this Green Enchilada Sauce recipe. Fresh and delicious, it's perfect for topping any Mexican dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tomatillos , roughly chopped and and cored
  • 3 garlic cloves , peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 white onion , chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño , seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 ounces diced green chiles , canned
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped and optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar

Instructions

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  1. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy bottom sauce pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add tomatillos, garlic, onion and jalapeno. Stir until ingredients have softened, about 5-8 minutes.
  3. Add cumin, chicken broth, diced green chiles and cilantro. Bring to a low simmer, about 5 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender (stick blender), blend sauce until smooth.
  5. Whisk cornstarch with a small amount of water, adding to to enchilada sauce. and whisking until sauce starts to thicken.
  6. When sauce reaches desired texture, whisk in lime juice and honey or agave nectar.
  7. Serve immediately or store for later.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Notes

  • If you want to do a roasted enchilada sauce, instead of softening the vegetables in the sauce pan. Place them on a baking sheet at 350 for about 20-30 minutes, or until they are softened. Turn the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes or until they start to char to finish them off.

Nutrition Information

Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 258mg (11%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 10.5mg (12%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 258mg 11%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.