
Build the Flavor Base:
Sauté the onions, garlic, and seasoning until fragrant.

The roast on the Hatch chiles gives this green chili its deep flavor, while tomatillos keep the pot bright. It grows rounder after a night in the refrigerator, making it worth cooking ahead.
Green chili is one of those recipes that always tastes better the next day. As everything sits, the roasted chiles mellow out, the spices settle in, and the whole pot becomes richer and more balanced. I love having a batch of this in the refrigerator because it's one of the easiest ways to turn leftovers into a completely different meal. Pour it over burritos, baked potatoes, fries, scrambled tofu, or just grab a bowl and some warm bread.

Sauté the onions, garlic, and seasoning until fragrant.

Add the spices and garbanzo flour to create the thickening base.

Stir in the tomatillos, green chiles, broth, and water.

Cook gently until the flavors come together.

Stir in the cilantro, adjust the seasoning, and serve hot.

The roast on the Hatch chiles gives this green chili its deep flavor, while tomatillos keep the pot bright. It grows rounder after a night in the refrigerator, making it worth cooking ahead.
About 10 cups green chili — Serving size: 1 cup

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