Taco Bell Style Green Sauce
Elevate your homemade Mexican cuisine with this vibrant and flavorful Taco Bell Style Green Sauce, a perfect blend of tangy tomatillos, spicy peppers, and zesty lime juice. This easy-to-make green sauce captures the classic taste of Taco Bell’s beloved condiment while adding a fresh, homemade twist. Simmered tomatillos, jalapeños, and serrano peppers create the base for a velvety smooth sauce, enhanced with the earthy warmth of cumin, aromatic garlic, and fresh cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over tacos, burritos, or nachos, and can even double as a dip for tortilla chips. Best of all, it stores beautifully in the fridge, making it a go-to addition for your next Mexican-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 medium (about 1 lb) Tomatillos
- 2 medium Jalapeño peppers
- 1 medium Serrano pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Husk and rinse the tomatillos under warm water to remove any sticky residue.
In a medium pot, combine the tomatillos, jalapeños, serrano pepper, and garlic. Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the tomatillos soften and turn a muted green color.
Remove the pot from heat and carefully drain the water. Allow the ingredients to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Transfer the boiled tomatillos, peppers, and garlic to a blender. Add the onion, cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, cumin powder, salt, and 0.5 cup of water.
Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if desired.
Taste the sauce and adjust salt or lime juice to your preference.
Pour the sauce into a bowl or container. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2414 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.9 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.1 g | 258% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 10096 mg | 215% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
