Green Sauce

Name: Green Sauce (Salsa Verde)
Yield: Makes 5 cups (1.2 l)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 fresh Anaheim chile; 10 ounces (285 g) tomatillos (about 7 to 10 medium), husked and rinsed to remove stickiness; 10 ounces (285 g) tomatillos (about 7 to 10 medium), husked and rinsed to remove stickiness; ¼ cup (30 g) chopped onion; 3 corn tortillas (Tortillas de Maíz), torn into small pieces; 3 corn tortillas (Tortillas de Maíz), torn into small pieces; 3 garlic cloves; 4 ounces (115 g) fresh spinach, chopped (about 3 cups); 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; ½ teaspoon salt

Salsa Verde

Preparation info

Makes
5
cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

About

This sauce makes a great enchilada sauce, but it can also be spooned over grilled chicken or fish. Combining tomatillos and spinach makes this salsa rich in vitamins A, C, and K. The addition of corn tortillas gives this sauce a unique corn flavor.

Ingredients

1 fresh Anaheim chile
10 ounces (285 g) tomatillos (about

Americas
Mexico
Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Place the chile on a hot griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and roast until thoroughly blistered and charred on all sides, about 15 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer to a clean damp kitchen towel and let cool. Carefully peel off the charred skin and remove the veins and seeds, then set aside.
In a large saucepan filled with water, boil the tomatillos