Name: Green Taco Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 30, 2026

If you're a fan of spicy, flavorful condiments that add a zing to your meals, then you're in for a treat. I am going to guide you through the steps of creating your very own homemade green taco sauce using a combination of jalapeño, poblano, and serrano peppers, along with a handful of aromatic ingredients like fresh cilantro, yellow onion, garlic, and more. Get ready to elevate your taco game with this flavor-boosting green taco sauce.

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Green Taco Sauce Recipe

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place the jalapeño and poblano peppers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the peppers, ensuring they are well-coated.

Roast for about 20-25 minutes or until the pepper skins are charred and blistered, turning them occasionally for even roasting.

Once roasted, remove the peppers from the oven and transfer them to a heatproof bowl.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the peppers cool for about 10 minutes. This step helps loosen the skins for easier removal.

Once the peppers have cooled down, gently peel off the charred skins. They should come off easily.

Slice open the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Use a knife or your fingers to scrape out the seeds.

In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted and deseeded jalapeño and poblano peppers along with the serrano pepper, fresh cilantro, white onion, garlic cloves, lime juice, salt, and cumin.

Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. If desired, adjust the salt and lime juice to taste.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pepper Heat Mastery 🌶️
Remove pepper seeds and membranes to control spice level, allowing you to dial in exactly the heat you desire for your green taco sauce.
Roasting Technique 🔥
Char poblano and jalapeño peppers directly on a gas flame or under the broiler to develop deeper, smokier flavor profiles before blending.
Cilantro Freshness Hack 🌿
Use only the cilantro leaves and tender stems for a more delicate, bright flavor, avoiding the tough lower stems which can taste bitter.
Blending Balance 🥣
Pulse ingredients in short bursts to maintain texture, preventing over-processing that can turn your sauce into a watery puree.
Acid-Heat Harmony 🍋
Add lime juice at the very end of blending to preserve its bright citrus notes and help balance the sauce's heat and richness.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.