Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos; 4 cloves garlic; 2 Jalapeno peppers; 2 poblano peppers; 2 Serrano peppers; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; ½ tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon spicy chili powder; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups chicken broth; juice from 1 lime

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4
Calories
83 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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This easy green enchilada sauce recipe is tangy and delicious with roasted chilies, tomatillos, and fresh herbs, so much better than store bought!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound tomatillos
4 cloves garlic
2 Jalapeno peppers
2 poblano peppers
2 Serrano peppers
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
½ tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon spicy chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
juice from 1 lime

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Peel away the dry husk and rinse the tomatillos. Chop them in half and set them skin sides up onto a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Slice all of the peppers in half lengthwise and set them onto the baking sheet. You might need more than one sheet. Also, remove the innards of the poblano before placing them.
Add the garlic to the baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the pepper skins are nice and charred. You can also broil them, but don't set them too close to the heat source. Remove from heat and let everything cool a bit.
Peel the skins from the peppers, if desired, and add to a food processor with tomatillos. Squeeze the garlic from their skins and into the food processor they go.
Add cilantro, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.
Process to combine.
Add chicken broth and lime juice and process until smooth.
Pour the green enchilada sauce into a pan or a pot and simmer for 5-10 minutes or so to let the flavors fully develop.

Notes

Makes about 6 cups.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 73mg (3%) Potassium 600mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1059IU (21%) Vitamin C 72mg (80%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	83kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	73mg	3%
Potassium	600mg	13%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1059IU	21%
Vitamin C	72mg	80%
Calcium	38mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%