Tomatillo Sauce
Tomatillo Sauce
With fresh tomatillos, Ancho chile, garlic, and onion, this traditional Mexican sauce can be used to add spicy flavor to a wide variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables.
- Total Time31 Minutes
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Yield
12 servings
- DifficultyIntermediate

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Ingredients
- 1 pound 454 g tomatillos, peeled
- ½ medium 75 g yellow onion, peeled,
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 Tablespoons 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup 240 ml water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 dried ancho chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound 454 g tomatillos, peeled
- ½ medium 75 g yellow onion, peeled,
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 Tablespoons 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup 240 ml water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 dried ancho chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound 454 g tomatillos, peeled
- ½ medium 75 g yellow onion, peeled,
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 Tablespoons 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup 240 ml water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 dried ancho chili pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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- Sauté tomatillos, onion, and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Place tomatillo mixture, oregano, Ancho chile, and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 3-4 minutes, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
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- Sauté tomatillos, onion, and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Place tomatillo mixture, oregano, Ancho chile, and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 3-4 minutes, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
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- Sauté tomatillos, onion, and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Place tomatillo mixture, oregano, Ancho chile, and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 3-4 minutes, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
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Nutrition
1
serving (70 g)
Calories
50
Total Fat
4g
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
2g
Protein
1g
Sodium
4g
Saturated Fat
0.5g
Chef's Note
Use on a wide variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables.
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