Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch
Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch delivers a vibrant, tangy heat balanced by mellow onion and garlic, finished with just enough salt and pepper to let the chiles shine. It’s smooth and pourable, ideal for coating enchiladas or spooning over tacos, burritos, and casseroles. Make a batch for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings when you want a bright, fresh kick.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 89
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, onion, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat and cook until the vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a blender, letting the cooking liquid drain back into the pot.
- 4
Cover the blender and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times to combine.
- 5
Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, then season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Calories 207.06 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 1.51 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 44.72 g 16%
- Total Fat 0.93 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 58.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 9.5 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 17.19 g --
- Added Sugars 13.3 g High 27%
- Calcium 128.02 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 0.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 283.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 18.54 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 59.78 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Salt & Pepper, and Serrano Pepper. Each serving provides about 207.06 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Salt & Pepper, Serrano Pepper, Tomatillo. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch healthy?
- Tomatillo Green Enchilada Sauce from Scratch has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 207.06 calories and 1.51 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 13.3 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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