Best Green Taquito Sauce Recipes
CIELITO LINDO'S AVOCADO SAUCE RECIPE
It's hard to walk through Los Angeles' Olvera Street without making a stop at Cielito Lindo. The restaurant, one of the oldest in the city, has been serving its famous crunchy taquitos since 1934, doused in a thin but spicy avocado sauce. Reader Jim Toomey from Reseda has been enjoying the taquitos for more than 40 years. "I have, on several occasions, attempted to replicate their sauce with little success," he writes. "Please help! How do they do it?"The sauce is a combination of fresh yellow chiles, garlic, tomatillos and cilantro, simmered for a few minutes until softened, then blended with avocado. It's the perfect accompaniment for taquitos and tacos. Cielito Lindo was happy to share its recipe. Enjoy this flavorful little piece of L.A. history, Jim.
Provided by Noelle Carter
Categories FAST, EASY, CONDIMENTS
Time 20m
Yield Makes about 1 quart sauce
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the water, chiles, garlic, tomatillos and cilantro. Bring the mixture to a simmer, loosely cover, and cook until the chiles and tomatillos are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Drain, reserving the water, and place the ingredients into a blender. Add the avocado and salt. Carefully blend at low speed, adding water as needed, until the mixture is pureed to form a thin sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, up to one week.
GREEN TAQUITO SAUCE
Not my recipe, one posted in a forum by France59AK, who hasn't posted it in the database. Posting it so it doesn't get lost, like many recipes posted in forums do! Thanks, France! This sauce should freeze well.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor combine the tomatillos, avocado, garlic, lime juice and jalapeño. Blend or process until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in pan until hot and fry blended ingredients for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. (Be very careful of the spatter, don't get burned). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.1, Fat 56.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 16.2, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 3, Protein 4.8
20 MINUTE LAZY ENCHILADAS
These 20-minute lazy enchiladas only take 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep work. Perfect for a busy day or a lazy one. You're going to love these taquito enchiladas!
Provided by NicoleDurham
Categories dinner Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease the inside of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Lay your frozen taquitos down in the pan so that they all fit in a single layer.
- Spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray.
- Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven.
- Top with the sauce, spreading it evenly over the tops of the taquitos, and then sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 10 min.
- Serve topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, cilantro, etc.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 enchiladas, Calories 677 kcal, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Protein 26.2 g, Fat 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Sodium 1366.8 mg, Fiber 5.2 g, Sugar 3.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 20.3 g
GREAT CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Great taquitos. A family favorite.
Provided by wadeg
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring water to a simmer in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cover skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from water and cool; shred with a fork.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, tomatoes, green onions, chicken broth, flour, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat remaining vegetable oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat; carefully dip tortillas in the hot oil to soften, about 1 minute. Remove tortillas with tongs and drain on paper towels, reserving oil. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Tightly roll each tortilla around the filling and secure with a wooden toothpick.
- Fry rolled-up tortillas, working in batches, in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove taquitos with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve taquitos on a bed of shredded lettuce with guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 317.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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