Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

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4.6

45 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    32 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Scorched tomatillos, jalapenos and poblano peppers are the basis for this fiery sauce.  Fresh lime juice and cilantro make it bright.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound tomatillo husked and halved
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper halved and seeded
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 2 tablespoons water or more if necessary
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ¼ cup cilantro
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Instructions

CHARRING TOMATILLOS AND PEPPERS:

  1. Line a stainless steel skillet with foil (or use a disposable foil pan).  Heat over high heat.  
  2. Add the tomatillos and jalepeno to the pan and cook until charred and slightly softened, about 10 minutes -- tomatillos will be softer than jalapeño.  
  3. Char the poblano pepper on all sides, either in the same skillet lined with foil -- or if you have a gas stove top, rest the chile directly over the flame, until the skin blisters and chars.
  4. Turn the pepper occasionally until blackened.  Remove from heat and let cool until you can handle it without burning your fingers. Transfer the peppers to a bowl sealed in plastic wrap or a brown paper lunch bag, sealed. Let the pepper steam and cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Slough off the blackened portion of the peppers.  Slice the peppers in half, lengthwise and remove the seeds and stem.  Transfer to the blender with tomatillos and jalapeños.
  6. In the skillet, heat one tablespoon of canola oil over medium high heat.  Add the onion and garlic and saute until softened and translucent, 3-4 minutes.  
  7. Stir in the cumin, salt and pepper and cook for one minute longer.  Transfer to the blender with the peppers and pulse to combine.

ASSEMBLING THE GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE:

  1.  Add the lime juice and cilantro and process until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add the water two tablespoons at a time and pulse to blend. Add more water if necessary.
  2. Adjust seasonings to your taste.  Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Notes

  • Store the salsa in a resealable container or jar in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 32kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 32kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 225IU 5%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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

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