Green Enchilada Sauce

Name: Green Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos, husked, halved; 2 whole green chiles, seeded, halved; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, halved; 5 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy green enchilada sauce is packed full of tangy and spicy flavors. Use it for enchiladas, of course, but also casseroles, tacos and more.

Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos, husked, halved
2 whole green chiles, seeded, halved
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, halved
5 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Place tomatillos, chiles, onion, jalapeno and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt, cumin and pepper. Toss to thoroughly coat. Roast until skins begin to brown and vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes. Let cool 10-15 minutes.
Transfer to a blender; add broth. Puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 30 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Elevate your chicken enchiladas with this all-natural, easy-to-make green sauce. Made with authentic ingredients like tomatillos, green chiles and garlic, it has a tangy and spicy profile that adds depth of flavor to your dish. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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