How to Make Creamy Green Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creamy Green Sauce is a versatile, flavor-packed condiment that can elevate a wide variety of dishes. This sauce is a vibrant and refreshing addition to any meal, whether it's drizzled over grilled meats, tossed with pasta, or used as a dip for fresh veggies. Its creamy texture and bright, herbaceous flavor make it an excellent accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, and it's simple to make at home with just a few basic ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 green tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 4 tomatillos, husked and chopped
  • 3 avocados, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream, at room temperature
  • ¼ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomatillos, avocado, and water to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are softened and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly.
  • Blend tomato mixture, sour cream, cilantro, and salt together in a food processor or blender, working in batches if necessary, until sauce is smooth.
  • Nutrition

    82 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 109mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 199mg