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Tomatillo Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 3/4 cups

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds tomatillos, husked
2/3 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped green onion tops
1 large jalapeño chili, sliced

Preparation

  1. Cook tomatillos in pot of boiling water until soft but still whole, about 4 minutes. Drain. Place tomatillos in processor. Add remaining ingredients; puree. Transfer to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

TagsSauceTomatilloVegetableJalapeñoChileScallionOnionRoot VegetableCilantroHerbs & SpicesDinnerLunchGluten FreeNut FreeDairy FreeEasyMake AheadFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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