Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce
45 min.
10
34kcal

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Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce: A Flavorful, All-Natural Vegan Sauce You Can't Miss!

Are you a fan of enchiladas but looking for a healthier, dairy-free alternative that still packs a punch of flavor? Look no further! This Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce is the perfect solution for your Mexican-inspired culinary needs. Not only is it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also incredibly easy and quick to make, ready in just 45 minutes.

This sauce is versatile, delicious, and perfect for serving 10 people. Each serving contains only 34 calories, making it a guilt-free addition to your meals. The star of this recipe is the tomatillo, a tangy, slightly tart fruit that, when cooked, blends beautifully with the other ingredients to create a rich, flavorful sauce.

With a blend of fresh cilantro, white onion, garlic, jalapeño, and a hint of vinegar and sugar, this sauce promises to elevate your enchiladas, tacos, or even as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks. The best part? It's all natural, with no artificial flavors or preservatives.

Grab your pot and kitchen towels, and let's get cooking! This Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce is bound to become a staple in your recipe collection, offering a burst of authentic Mexican flavor with every bite.

Ingredients

  • pound tomatillos 
  • cup onion diced white
  •  garlic clove 
  •  jalapeno seeded quartered (, if desired)
  • cup water 
  • serving coarse mustard 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoon vinegar white
  • inch p of sugar 

Equipment

  • pot
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook tomatillos until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Remove cap from lid and cover opening with a dish towel.) Season with salt and pepper. In pot, heat oil over high until shimmering.
  3. Add tomatillo mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, vinegar, and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories34kcal
Protein7.09%
Fat44.17%
Carbs48.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.3
Glycemic Load
0.38
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7039130641067%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:34.28kcal
1.71%
Fat:1.86g
2.87%
Saturated Fat:0.28g
1.75%
Carbohydrates:4.63g
1.54%
Net Carbohydrates:3.42g
1.24%
Sugar:2.53g
2.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:8.06mg
0.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.67g
1.35%
Vitamin C:8.35mg
10.13%
Vitamin K:8.66µg
8.25%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.02%
Fiber:1.21g
4.85%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.42%
Potassium:152.44mg
4.36%
Magnesium:11.54mg
2.89%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.76%
Copper:0.05mg
2.44%
Phosphorus:23.91mg
2.39%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.33%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.98%
Vitamin A:94.5IU
1.89%
Iron:0.34mg
1.88%
Folate:6.89µg
1.72%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.32%