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Salsa Verde with Tomatillo in a dish with chips.

Salsa Verde with Tomatillo

Tressa Jamil
Make restaurant-style salsa verde with tomatillo to serve alongside comfort meals like tacos, tostadas, and enchiladas or as a dip for tortilla chips.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Salsa, Sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 12 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 10 tomatillos, husked, washed, and cut in half
  • ½ white onion, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, stemmed
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • lime juice 1 lime
  • kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
 
  • Preheat your broiler or gas grill to high heat. Place the tomatillos, onions, garlic cloves, and jalapeño peppers on a rimmed baking sheet or directly on the grill grates.
  • Roast the vegetables, turning occasionally, until they char and soften, about 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Once charred, remove them from heat and let them cool slightly.
  • Transfer the charred vegetables to a food processor or blender, and add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Process until smooth.
  • Taste and season with salt or lime juice. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Select ripe tomatillos and fresh, vibrant green chile peppers for the best flavor. Look for tomatillos with firm, green papery husks and a slightly sticky texture underneath.
  • Control the spiciness of your salsa verde by adjusting the amount and type of chile peppers you use. Remove the seeds and membranes for a milder flavor or include them for spicier salsa.
  • Let your salsa sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 12 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 0.4 g | Fat: 0.3 g | Saturated Fat: 0.04 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g | Sodium: 195 mg | Potassium: 92 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 80 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 5 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg
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