Easy Pumpkin Seed Sauce For Chicken, Fish, or White Beans

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: sesame seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned green tomatoes

Canned green tomatoes are more affordable and still offer a tangy flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more readily available.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative with a different flavor profile.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeno to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.

Stir in the tomatillos and cook until softened.

In a blender, combine the sautéed mixture with raw pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, cilantro, lime juice, and broth.

Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to taste.

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