Mexican Restaurant Green Sauce Copycat
Recipe: #36318
January 18, 2021
Categories: Sauce, Savory Sauces, Mexican, Southwest, Copycat or Clone Recipes, Vegetarian Herbs, Sour Cream, more
"It needs chill time for flavors to blend"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (118.8 g)
- Calories 161.1
- Total Fat - 11.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 5.6 g
- Cholesterol - 24.6 mg
- Sodium - 224.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 10.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 2.7 g
- Protein - 4.6 g
- Calcium - 95.5 mg
- Iron - 0.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 29.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Blend all together in food processor until mostly smooth
Step 2
Chill overnight
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For milder heat, remove the seeds from the jalapenos.
- For a spicier sauce, add additional Tabasco sauce to taste.
- Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a healthier option. The benefit of this substitution is that it will provide a similar creamy texture and flavor, but with less fat and calories.
- Substitute jalapenos with bell peppers for a milder flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it will provide a milder flavor while still adding a hint of spice.
Chipotle Green Sauce Replace the jalapenos with 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and reduce the tabasco sauce to 1/32 teaspoon.
Grilled Chicken Tacos: Grilled chicken tacos are a great dish to serve with this Mexican Restaurant Green Sauce. The tacos provide a delicious contrast to the creamy green sauce, and the combination of flavors is sure to be a hit. Plus, the tacos are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Quesadillas: Quesadillas are a great dish to serve with this Mexican Restaurant Green Sauce. The quesadilla is a classic Mexican dish that is quick and easy to make, and can be filled with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. The quesadilla is a great accompaniment to the creamy green sauce, and the combination of flavors is sure to be a hit.
FAQ
Q: How long should I chill the sauce?
A: Chill the sauce overnight for the flavors to blend together properly.
Q: What types of vegetables can I add to the sauce?
A: You can add a variety of vegetables such as onions, garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini.
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Fun facts:
This Mexican Restaurant Green Sauce Copycat recipe is similar to the green sauce served at the popular Mexican restaurant chain, Chipotle. The recipe was inspired by their signature green sauce and has been popularized by many food bloggers.
This recipe is also a great way to add some spice to your meals. It is said that the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was known to have loved spicy food and often added jalapenos to her dishes.