Pipián Verde (Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)

Name: Pipián Verde (Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 cup raw Hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 8-10 medium Tomatillos; 1-3 (to taste) Serrano or jalapeño chiles; ½ medium White onion; 3-4 Garlic cloves; ½ cup packed Fresh cilantro; few leaves Epazote (optional); 2-3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth; 2-3 Tbsp Vegetable oil or lard; to taste Salt

A recipe from Mexico.

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Nutrition (per serving)

280Calories

12 gProtein

6 gSugar

600 mgSalt

Ingredients

1 cup raw Hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
8-10 medium Tomatillos
1-3 (to taste) Serrano or jalapeño chiles
½ medium White onion
3-4 Garlic cloves
½ cup packed Fresh cilantro
few leaves Epazote (optional)
2-3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
2-3 Tbsp Vegetable oil or lard
to taste Salt

Method

Toast pepitas in dry skillet until golden and popping (4-6 min), cool.
Char tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chiles until blackened.
Blend toasted seeds + charred vegetables + herbs + 1 cup broth until very smooth.
Heat oil in pot, pour in puree, cook stirring 8-12 min until thickened and deepened in color.
Thin with remaining broth to desired consistency, season with salt.
Simmer protein (chicken, pork, shrimp) in sauce or serve over vegetables/enchiladas.