Vitamix: Tomatillo Sauce

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 16 ounces (454 g) tomatillos, husks removed and quartered
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 Ancho chili
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Saute tomatillos, onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes. Pour in water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Place tomatillo mixture and remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

3. Select Variable 1.

4. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

5. Blend for 3-4 minutes.