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Basic Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

A simple and delicious tomatillo sauce recipe perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or as a dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 30 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 2 Garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Place tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeño in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. 2. Drain and transfer to a blender. Add cilantro and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Adjust seasoning with more salt if needed. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Sauce, Tomatillo
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