Best Mexican Spicy Tomatillo Sauce Recipes

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SPICY ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



Spicy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa image

This roasted tomatillo salsa is Weight Watchers®-friendly, easy to make, and fresh! Perfect for a chip dip and to make into a homemade enchilada sauce!

Provided by Bites of Flavor

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 serrano pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
½ medium yellow onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
½ cup cilantro leaves
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high. Spray a baking sheet with fat-free cooking spray.
  • Cut tomatillos in half and place cut-side-down on the prepared baking sheet with serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, and garlic.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until charred, about 20 minutes, turning peppers halfway through cooking time.
  • Remove vegetables from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Remove stems from peppers and peel garlic.
  • Combine tomatillos, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1446.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

TOMATILLO SAUCE



Tomatillo Sauce image

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 SALSA VERDE



Tomatillo Salsa Verde image

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

ANA'S SPICY CHIPOTLE TOMATILLO SAUCE



Ana's Spicy Chipotle Tomatillo Sauce image

Tangy and spicy tomatillo sauce! Delicious served over tacos, quesadillas, or just with chips.

Provided by ana

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 clove garlic, peeled
water as needed
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos and garlic in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer over medium-low heat until tomatillos are very soft and opaque, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to an electric blender along with chipotle peppers. Blend with enough cooking liquid for desired consistency. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 72.3 mg

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