Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds small tomatillos (about 30); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 cup water; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; Tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds small tomatillos (about 30)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

1
Remove husks from tomatillos; wash thoroughly.
2
Saute onion in hot olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Stir in tomatillos, 1 cup water, and jalapeno; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes or until tomatillos are softened. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
3
Process tomatillo mixture, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Serve at room temperature with tortilla chips.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds small tomatillos (about 30), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Tomatillo Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tomatillo Sauce

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