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Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

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

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

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Add cilantro, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper. 
  7. Process to combine.
  8. Add chicken broth and lime juice and process until smooth.
  9. 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

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

% 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%

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