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Green Sauce Recipe

Authentic Mexican restaurant style creamy green sauce! This vibrant salsa verde recipe uses tomatillos to keep your avocado vibrant and fresh for days. Quick, easy, and bursting with fresh flavor, it's perfect for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or as a delicious dip. Get ready to experience the best green sauce you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 74.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Green Sauce

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How to Make Green Sauce

  1. Remove husks and stems from 1 pound tomatillos.
  2. Place tomatillos in a saucepan, cover with 1 cup water, and bring to a boil.
  3. Boil for 5-7 minutes, or until tomatillos are easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Drain the water and let the tomatillos cool slightly.
  5. Combine cooled tomatillos, 1/2 medium white onion (roughly chopped), 1 cup packed cilantro leaves, 1-2 jalapeños (seeded and roughly chopped, adjust to taste), and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender.
  6. Blend until completely smooth.
  7. Add 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 ripe avocado and blend again until smooth and creamy.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g

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