Best Quick Easy Tomatillo Sauce Recipes

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TOMATILLO SAUCE RECIPE



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Similar to your favorite salsa verde, this tomatillo sauce recipe uses all of the same ingredients, but emulsifies it with olive oil for more of a creamy sauce consistency. Get the recipe.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     hot sauce     Main Course     sauce

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds tomatillos (husks peeled, rinsed)
3 jalapeno peppers
2-3 serrano peppers (or use 6 jalapenos total to tame the heat)
1 medium red onion
4-6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ cup white wine vinegar
Juice from 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt to taste
¼ cup neutral oil

Steps:

  • Set your oven to broil.
  • Slice the tomatillos and peppers in half, then set them onto a roasting pan.
  • Slice the onion into thick strips and set them onto the roasting pan, along with the garlic.
  • Roast the ingredients for 20 minutes, or until the skins char and puff up. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Peel off the skins and discard.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic from the skins.
  • Add the tomatillos, peppers, onion and garlic to a food processor or blender along with the cilantro, vinegar, lime juice, cumin and salt.
  • Process until smooth.
  • With the blender or food processor running, slowly drizzle the oil into the mixture to let it emulsify. It should take about 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken up slightly.
  • Serve as desired!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Make and share this Tomatillo Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by acid.

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb tomatillo, husks removed
2 jalapenos, stemmed
1 medium white onion, peeled and quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, , leaves and stems, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (can substitute vegetable stock)
to taste salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
  • Grill tomatillos,jalapnos, onion and garlic in skillet, occasionally turning to toast all side, for about 5 minutes.
  • ingredients will blacken in places (this is a good thing).
  • Remove from skillet and put into a blender, add cilantro and puree until smooth.
  • Heat 1 vegetable oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
  • Pouyr puree into pan and cook, stirring constantly, until it darkens in color, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, season with salt and pepper, and lower heat to medium low.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.

ROASTED TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound tomatillos, husked, washed and halved
4 cloves garlic
2 jalapeno peppers
1 green bell pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 onion, cut into quarters
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only
Zest and juice of 1 1/2 limes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread the tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos, bell pepper, poblano and onion on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything to coat. Roast until the vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
  • Remove the seeds from the peppers. Put all of the roasted vegetables and the cilantro into a food processor or blender. Process until still a bit chunky. Thin with some water if it is too thick. Stir in the lime zest and juice. Let cool completely.
  • Use immediately or pour into freezer bags, label and freeze.

TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE



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This authentic Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!

Provided by Kimberly Binning

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tomatillos, husked
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 serrano chile peppers, minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chile pepper into a saucepan. Season with cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt; pour in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Using a blender, carefully puree the tomatillos and water in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

QUICK GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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I make this tangy, versatile tomatillo salsa to accompany a range of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It's always great with shrimp and fish, and it's my go-to salsa for tacos with chicken in the filling, and with vegetables like potatoes and greens, summer squash and corn. I roast the tomatillos under the broiler before blending them to get a deep, toasty flavor. You can also roast the chiles if you want a deeper roasted-spicy flavor, as opposed to grassy-spicy flavor. If you wish to roast the chiles alongside the tomatillos, place the whole chiles on the baking sheet, too; they will be done faster than the tomatillos, only a minute or two on each side. Once they're cool enough to handle, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop, then proceed with the recipe.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 to 4 jalapeño or serrano chiles, to taste, coarsely chopped (and seeded, if you would like a milder salsa)
1/4 cup chopped white or yellow onion, soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, positioning a rack at the highest setting under the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place tomatillos on top, stem side down. Broil 2 to 5 minutes, until charred on one side. Turn tomatillos over and broil 2 to 5 minutes longer, until charred. Transfer tomatillos to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil.
  • Add chiles, onions, garlic (if using), cilantro and 1/4 cup water to blender and blend to a coarse purée. Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

QUICK PURPLE TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Make this for our Crispy Pork-Stuffed Anaheim Chiles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 small purple or green tomatillos, about 10 ounces total, husked and washed
1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 jalapeno chiles, coarsely chopped
6 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves only
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Put tomatillos in a medium saucepan; cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook 4 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Process tomatillos, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, salt, and 1/4 cup liquid in a blender until a slightly chunky sauce forms, adding more liquid as needed.

TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 Anaheim chile, seeded, deveined
1 white onion, quartered
1/2 jalapeno chile, seeded, deveined
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
Juice from 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the tomatillos, garlic, Anaheim chile, onions and jalapeno on a baking sheet. Toss the vegetables with the oil, salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables until the tomatillos turn a dark-green color and the onions golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Let the vegetables cool slightly. Peel the garlic and transfer all the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the lime juice and sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
  • The tomatillo sauce can be made 1 day ahead, covered and chilled.

TOMATILLO ENCHILADA SAUCE



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This sauce is an excellent companion in chicken or beef enchiladas. I make a large batch from the huge tomatillo harvest I get, and then freeze it into quart-sized freezer bags to use during the year. There are never any leftovers when enchiladas are made with this sauce!

Provided by drjwall

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
6 small serrano peppers, stems removed
1 ½ large onions, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Put tomatillos and serrano peppers in a large stockpot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil until tomatillos are an army green color, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine tomatillo-pepper mixture, onions, and garlic in a blender, working in batches if necessary. Puree until smooth.
  • Transfer puree to a large pot. Add chicken broth, brown sugar, cilantro, salt, and cumin; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced and thickened, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 366.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

EASY TOMATILLO SALSA



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This avocado-tomatillo salsa is great on street tacos, as a salad dressing, or as a sauce on the side with some nice grilled fish. Really, it is a versatile sauce that can be used alongside any Mexican dinner.

Provided by Nahum and Brandi

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tomatillos, husked
1 serrano chile, stem removed
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
salt to taste
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos, serrano chile, and garlic into a small pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat; continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Place boiled vegetables into a blender or food processor with reserved water. Blend until pureed, about 15 seconds. Add cilantro, avocado, cumin, and salt; blend for 30 seconds. Add sour cream and pulse just until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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