Best Tex Mex Green Sauce Recipes

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TEX-MEX GREEN SAUCE



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Found this on the internet years ago. It is now a family favorite and I make it every year for the snack table at Thanksgiving. I usually omit the green chiles because I'm a wimp. Prep time is a guess, I'm notoriously slow in the kitchen. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by KMLWPA

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Ro*Tel)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice (I use a bit more)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl mash avocados and cream cheese together. Add remaining ingredients except tortilla chips and combine well until smooth.
  • Can also be made in a food processor or blender. Just dump in all ingredients and blend or process until smooth.
  • I usually combine everything except the tomatoes then use an immersion blender. Then add the tomatoes and blend lightly until combined but with some texture remaining.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

NINFA'S GREEN SAUCE



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This green sauce is popular in many Mexican restaurants around Houston. Ninfa's was one of the first to serve this sauce. The recipe has been printed in the Houston Chronicle several times. I've adapted it slightly. Mama Ninfa Rodriquez Laurenzo opened the original Ninfa's Restaurant on Navigation street in 1973. Her food differed from the usual Tex-Mex restaurants in town. She seemed to achieve fame in the kitchen overnight. Some of her famous guests included George Bush, Michael Douglas, John Travolta, Rock Hudson, and Aerosmith! Mama Ninfa lost her battle with cancer last year, but her much loved Mexican food lives on. The original Ninfa's is still there, and there are several other locations here in Houston as well.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium avocados
3 medium green tomatoes
4 fresh tomatillos
3 garlic cloves
3 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 -3 jalapenos
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel avocados and place them in a blender.
  • In a medium saucepan, boil tomates, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from saucepan and place all ingredients in a blender with avocados.
  • Add sour cream and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 192, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.2

CREAMY GREEN SAUCE



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This combination of sour cream with tomatoes brings about a delightful, smooth, creamy creation. Feel free to modify to your taste buds! Serve with or over tortilla chips. Sprinkle with your choice of shredded cheese for nachos!

Provided by Hot&Spicy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
½ cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 green tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 tomatillos, husked and chopped
3 avocados, chopped
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 ½ cups sour cream, at room temperature
¼ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomatillos, avocado, and water to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are softened and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly.
  • Blend tomato mixture, sour cream, cilantro, and salt together in a food processor or blender, working in batches if necessary, until sauce is smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MEXICAN GREEN SAUCE



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Most recipes are calling for green chilies....this one uses fresh tomatillos and jalapeños. This sauce is hot and goes great with enchilada, tacos or frittatas. From Fast, Fresh & Spicy Vegetarian by John Ettinger. One pound of tomatillos is around 11.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb tomatillo, husked and washed
2 -3 fresh jalapenos, seeded
5 sprigs fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
6 -7 fresh mint leaves (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Boil the tomatillos and jalapenos in salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Place in blender or food processor with cilantro, onion and garlic (mint, if desired) and blend until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pour sauce in and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and salt, return to a boil, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 198, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.9

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