Best 5 Tex Mex Green Sauce Recipes

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Tex-Mex green sauce, also known as salsa verde, is a versatile and flavorful condiment that adds a vibrant kick to a wide range of dishes. This tangy and aromatic sauce is a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, and is commonly used to enhance the flavors of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and many other popular dishes. Made with fresh ingredients like tomatillos, green chiles, cilantro, and lime, Tex-Mex green sauce boasts a unique blend of bright flavors and a vibrant green hue. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy sauce, there are countless variations of Tex-Mex green sauce recipes to explore, each offering its own distinct taste experience. In this article, we will delve into the world of Tex-Mex green sauce, uncovering the secrets behind its bold flavors and providing you with a collection of delectable recipes to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary creations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEX-MEX GREEN SAUCE



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Found this on the internet years ago. It is now a family favorite and I make it every year for the snack table at Thanksgiving. I usually omit the green chiles because I'm a wimp. Prep time is a guess, I'm notoriously slow in the kitchen. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by KMLWPA

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Ro*Tel)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice (I use a bit more)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl mash avocados and cream cheese together. Add remaining ingredients except tortilla chips and combine well until smooth.
  • Can also be made in a food processor or blender. Just dump in all ingredients and blend or process until smooth.
  • I usually combine everything except the tomatoes then use an immersion blender. Then add the tomatoes and blend lightly until combined but with some texture remaining.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

TEX-MEX EGG ROLLS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 28 egg rolls

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (5-ounce) package yellow rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground hot pork sausage
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
28 egg roll wrappers
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 cups peanut oil
Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs
2 (10-ounce) cans Mexican-style diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 1 bunch)
1 cup sour cream
3 garlic cloves, minced
finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, using 1 teaspoon salt. Cool completely.
  • Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Let cool.
  • Stir together rice, sausage, black beans, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon about 1/3 cup rice mixture in center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold top corner of wrapper over filling, tucking tip of corner under filling; fold left and right corners over filling. Lightly brush remaining corner with egg; tightly roll filled end toward the remaining corner, and gently press to seal.
  • Pour oil into heavy Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees F. Fry egg rolls, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on wire rack over paper towels. Serve with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce. Garnish, if desired.
  • Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Garnish, if desired. Note: For a beautiful presentation, cut top from 1 large red bell pepper, reserving top; remove and discard seeds and membrane, leaving pepper intact. Arrange bell pepper on a serving plate, and fill with sauce.

NINFA'S GREEN SAUCE



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This green sauce is popular in many Mexican restaurants around Houston. Ninfa's was one of the first to serve this sauce. The recipe has been printed in the Houston Chronicle several times. I've adapted it slightly. Mama Ninfa Rodriquez Laurenzo opened the original Ninfa's Restaurant on Navigation street in 1973. Her food differed from the usual Tex-Mex restaurants in town. She seemed to achieve fame in the kitchen overnight. Some of her famous guests included George Bush, Michael Douglas, John Travolta, Rock Hudson, and Aerosmith! Mama Ninfa lost her battle with cancer last year, but her much loved Mexican food lives on. The original Ninfa's is still there, and there are several other locations here in Houston as well.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium avocados
3 medium green tomatoes
4 fresh tomatillos
3 garlic cloves
3 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 -3 jalapenos
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel avocados and place them in a blender.
  • In a medium saucepan, boil tomates, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from saucepan and place all ingredients in a blender with avocados.
  • Add sour cream and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 192, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3.2

CREAMY JALAPEñO SAUCE



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Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Cinco de Mayo     Jalapeño     Cilantro

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

5-6 jalapeños (depending on heat and personal preference), stemmed, seeded, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup neutral vegetable oil (such as grapeseed)
3/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems

Steps:

  • Pulse jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a blender or food processor until puréed. With motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until a thick sauce forms. Add cilantro and pulse a few times until chopped and incorporated. Taste and add more jalapeño, if necessary.
  • Do Ahead
  • Sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

WINNING TEX-MEX PARTY WINGS



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It's just not a party without wings. Give these Tex-Mex chicken wings a try, using Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix and a green hot sauce-ranch mixture for dipping. Game day has never tasted so good.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon green hot sauce
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 packages (0.85 oz each) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
3 lb chicken wingettes and drummettes, patted dry
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line 18x12-inch rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place rack on top of foil. Spray rack and foil generously with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together ranch dressing and hot sauce; cover and refrigerate.
  • In gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix flour and taco seasoning mixes. Add chicken to bag; seal, and shake to coat chicken. Place in single layer on rack. Discard any remaining flour mixture. Brush both sides of chicken with melted butter.
  • Bake 25 minutes. Turn chicken. Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Transfer to serving platter, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatillos for the best flavor.
  • If you can't find fresh tomatillos, you can use canned tomatillos, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • To make the sauce spicier, add more jalapeños or serrano peppers.
  • For a milder sauce, remove the seeds from the peppers before adding them to the blender.
  • You can use this sauce on tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or as a dipping sauce for chips.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, simmer it for a few minutes longer.
  • If you want a smoother sauce, blend it for longer.
  • You can store this sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex Green Sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, chunky or smooth, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sauce, give Tex-Mex Green Sauce a try.

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