Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce
Homemade Green Enchilada sauce is made with simple ingredients in just 15 minutes for a savory, spicy sauce perfect for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white onion diced, about 1 medium onion
- 1 jalapeno diced and seeds removed
- 3 Tablespoons minced garlic about 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 16 ounces green chilies canned, diced
- 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the diced white onion and diced jalapeno and saute for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup white onion, 1 jalapeno
- Add the garlic to the pot and cook for one more minute.3 Tablespoons minced garlic
- Scoop the contents of the pan into a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and puree until very smooth.1 cup chicken stock, 16 ounces green chilies, 2 Tablespoons ground cumin, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Return the mixture to the pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium low heat for 6-7 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly and help the flavor grow.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1055mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg