This vibrant, bright, green enchilada sauce is full of flavor thanks to roasted tomatillos. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make with just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!
Origins of Green Enchilada Sauce
Green enchilada sauce gets its fame from its well-loved counterpart, enchiladas. It’s thought that enchiladas may have originated from a similar Mayan dish called papadzules, but the first written recipe for enchiladas didn’t appear until 1831 in a cookbook called El cocinero mexicano (source).Enchiladas are traditionally made with either a red or green sauce, and both are equally delicious! While the red sauce uses dried red chiles, the green sauce is similar to salsa verde and features tomatillos and green peppers for major fresh flavor!
How to Make Green Enchilada Sauce
We start the sauce by roasting all the veggies for a caramelized result that brings out their natural sweetness. While the onions and garlic create a savory base, jalapeños offer subtle heat, poblano peppers add smokiness, and tomatillos add classic, bright flavor. Pro Tip: Hide the garlic cloves under the peppers to prevent burning! After roasting, the veggies are tender, juicy, and perfectly charred. YUM! Next, we add the caramelized veggies to a blender with vegetable broth, lime juice, and salt and give it a whirl! The result is a semi-thick, super vibrant sauce ready for your favorite Mexican-inspired recipes! We hope you LOVE this green enchilada sauce! It’s:BrightFreshSmokyQuick & easySavory& SO versatile! This sauce is perfect for adding to your favorite enchilada recipe (we have a new one coming soon)! It’s also delicious with tacos, chilaquiles, or tofu scrambles. For more Mexican-inspired goodness, check out these 14 Vegan Mexican-Inspired Recipes!
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