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Ninfa's Green Sauce

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This the the creamy green sauce that has made "Momma Ninfa" immortal (at least in Texas)

Yield: 8 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: MexicanMain Ingredient: Avocado

(4.5, 2) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 8
3 mediumAvocados
3 mediumGreen Tomatoes
4 Fresh Tomatillos
3 clovesGarlic
3 SprigsCilantro
2 mediumGreen Jalapeno Peppers
1 1/2 CupsSour Cream; low-fat if you must
Salt; to taste

Ninfa's Green Sauce Preparation

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

Makes 8 (2 oz) servings

Notes

You can cut back a bit by using fat-free sour cream but "Momma" will probably come back and haunt you. "Momma Ninfa" is the person who popularized fajitas in the Texas culture. She passed on recently but her legacy lives on.

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    • Calories Per Serving: 202
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    Ninfa's Green Sauce Reviews

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    Wonderful, I won't buy pre-made ever again.
    1 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 4 hours, 37 minutes ago
    You can cut back a bit by using fat-free sour cream but 'Momma' will probably come back and haunt you. 'Momma Ninfa' is the person who popularized fajitas in the Texas culture. She passed on recently but her legacy lives on.
    [I posted this recipe.]
    7 years, 6 months, 4 weeks, 8 hours, 46 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Vegetarian
    2. Meatless
    3. Simple - Easy
    4. Snacks
    5. Sauces
    6. Hors dOeuvres
    7. Condiments
    8. Mexican
    9. Avocado
    10. Hors d'Oeuvre
    11. Summer
    12. Spicy (Hot)

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