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Easy Green Enchilada Sauce

Name: Easy Green Enchilada Sauce
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 24 ounces (3 cups) mild to medium salsa verde, either jarred or homemade; ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves (some tender stems are ok); ¼ cup sour cream, heavy cream or crème fraîche

This green enchilada sauce is so easy to make with three simple ingredients! It will take your enchiladas to the next level. Recipe yields about 2 1/3 cups.

15 min total 8 min prep 7 min cook 2 52 cal

Ingredients

2 serv.

24 ounces (3 cups) mild to medium salsa verde, either jarred or homemade
⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves (some tender stems are ok)
¼ cup sour cream, heavy cream or crème fraîche

Instructions

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1 In a blender, combine the salsa verde and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
2 Transfer the mixture to a large skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Continue simmering, stirring often, for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the mixture is reduced by about one-third.
3 If you’re using sour cream, temper it by mixing about equal parts warm salsa with the sour cream, then stir it into the sauce. ( Or, if you’re using heavy cream or crème fraîche, you can stir it directly into the warm sauce). Use the enchilada sauce immediately, or let it cool to room temperature then refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.