If you plan on fixing enchiladas, why not make the meal from scratch by whipping up this simple green enchilada sauce? It fast and easy to make, and tastes far better than anything that comes out of a can. Your friends and family will be impressed when you tell them you made the sauce yourself! Just follow the steps below to learn how to make green enchilada sauce.

• While many people tend to think of red sauce when it comes to enchiladas, green sauce is a popular topping, as well. It has a somewhat more delicate flavor than its red cousin, and goes particularly well with crab enchiladas, shrimp enchiladas, and enchiladas made with white cheese such as Monterrey Jack.

• 5 Anaheim chilies
• 1 pound tomatillos
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 1 small white onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat broiler
2. Place onion, tomatillos, anaheim and jalapeno peppers on roasting pan
3. Broil for 6-8 minutes until charred, turning one time
4. Place all ingredients into blender
5. Puree until smooth
6. Pour into medium saucepan
7. Bring to a low boil
8. Simmer for 30 minutes

• Add vegetable broth to add flavor and thin the sauce
• Add habanero pepper for intense heat
• For chunky sauce, chop veggies finely, but do not blend
• Try adding dried oregano
• Use sauce on top of burritos