Tex Mex Green Sauce
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Tex-Mex Green Sauce is the perfect way to elevate your favorite Mexican dishes or dip your tortilla chips. Featuring roasted tomatillos, creamy avocado, and a hint of jalapeño spice, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a dollop of sour cream create a luscious texture and vibrant taste, while a quick roast in a skillet brings out the smoky depth of the tomatillos. Perfect as a dip, drizzle, or topping, this easy-to-make green sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal addition to tacos, enchiladas, or even grilled veggies. Add this crowd-pleaser to your table for a bold Tex-Mex flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 3 medium tomatillos
- 1 large jalapeño
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cups (packed) cilantro
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Husk and rinse the tomatillos under cool running water to remove any sticky residue.
Cut the tomatillos in half and place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, cut side down. Roast for 4-5 minutes until they develop charred spots.
Remove the stem from the jalapeño and, if desired, remove the seeds for less heat. Roughly chop the jalapeño.
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatillos, jalapeño, avocado, garlic, onion, lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, olive oil, salt, and water.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust for seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1470 mg | 31% | |
*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.
