Taco Bell Green Sauces Recipe
If you love Taco Bell, then you will love this Taco Bell Green Sauces Recipe. This sauce is fresh, tangy, and a little spicy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillos husked
- 2 fresh jalapeños
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
Prep the Tomatillos
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos. Wash them well because they feel sticky when fresh.
Boil the Tomatillos
- Place the tomatillos in a pot. Add water and boil for ten minutes until soft.
Prepare the Jalapeños
- Cut the jalapeños in half. Remove seeds for mild heat or keep them for stronger heat.
Blend the Base
- Add tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, salt, sugar, and lime juice to your blender.
Blend Until Smooth
- Blend for one minute. Stop when the sauce looks smooth and bright green.
Adjust the Texture
- If the sauce looks thick, add a little water. Blend again for a few seconds.
Heat the Sauce
- Pour the blended sauce into a pan. Cook on low heat for five minutes to deepen flavor.
Add Oil for Shine
- Add oil to the sauce while cooking. Stir gently to make the sauce glossy and rich.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce after cooking. Add more salt or lime juice if you want stronger flavor.
Cool Before Serving
- Turn off the heat. Let the sauce cool completely before placing it in a container.
Notes
- Use serrano peppers instead of jalapeños for extra heat.
- Add avocado for a creamy green sauce version.
- Include roasted garlic for a deeper, smoky flavor.
- Add more cilantro if you want a strong herbal taste.
- You can skip sugar if you prefer a tangier sauce.
- For thicker sauce, use less water.
- For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.