Mexican Green Sauce Recipe

Spice up your life with this vibrant and fiery Mexican Green Sauce! Forget bland, this recipe uses fresh tomatillos and jalapeños for a bold, authentic flavor that's perfect for enchiladas, tacos, frittatas, or anything that needs a kick. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under an hour, this salsa verde is a fast, fresh, and spicy vegetarian delight. (Recipe adapted from John Ettinger's "Fast, Fresh & Spicy Vegetarian")

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 143.5 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Mexican Green Sauce

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How to Make Mexican Green Sauce

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb tomatillos (about 11) and 2-3 jalapeños, stemmed and roughly chopped. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Combine the cooked tomatillos and jalapeños, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped white onion, and 2 cloves garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Pour the blended sauce into the skillet and stir constantly for 5 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

6g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mexican Green Sauce?

Mexican Green Sauce takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mexican Green Sauce?

Mexican Green Sauce has approximately 143.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mexican Green Sauce?

The key ingredients for Mexican Green Sauce are Tomatillo, Fresh Jalapenos, Fresh Cilantro, Onion, Garlic Clove, Fresh Mint Leaves. See the full list with measurements above.

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