Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Mexican dishes with this vibrant and flavorful Green Enchilada Sauce! A mild, yet delicious sauce perfect for enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more. This recipe uses fresh tomatillos for a bright, slightly tangy taste that pairs exceptionally well with pulled pork. Easy to make in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 166.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Enchilada Sauce

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How to Make Green Enchilada Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth. Add 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 4 ounces canned green chilies, diced. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatillos are tender.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
  5. Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add salt and pepper to your preference.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

8g

Carbs

5g