Green Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce
Green Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce delivers bright, tangy flavor with a lively kick from serrano peppers, rounded by a subtle touch of brown sugar and warm cumin. Roasted tomatillos and garlic create a fresh, herbal depth that pairs beautifully with enchiladas, chilaquiles, or tacos. Serve it warm for dinner over baked enchiladas or spooned onto weekend brunch chilaquiles.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the tomatillos and serrano peppers in a large stockpot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the tomatillos turn an army green color, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Combine the tomatillo-pepper mixture, the onions, and the garlic in a blender, working in batches if needed. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Pour the puree into a large pot. Stir in the chicken broth, brown sugar, cilantro, salt, and cumin; bring to a boil. Cook until it reduces and thickens, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 68.42 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.04 g Low Source
- Carbs 12.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.4 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.13 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 134.5 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.77 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 91.18 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 251.67 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.27 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 19.85 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Green Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 32, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 68.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce?
- It is a Tex-Mex sauce recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Green Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Green Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 68.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
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