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green salsa

Easy Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)

This homemade Salsa Verde recipe is smoky, tangy, and absolutely irresistible! Roasted tomatillos make this green salsa special. It's perfect as a dip or a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 pounds tomatillos (husked)
  • 1 jalapeno (stem removed)
  • 0.66 cup yellow onion (chopped, rinsed under water to remove harsh bite)
  • 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp sugar (to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp water (then more as desired)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Move oven rack about 4-inch below broiler element, preheat broiler to high heat.
  2. Place tomatillos and jalapeno on a baking sheet then place in oven and roast about 4 - 5 minutes until charred on top (keep a close eye on things as they can char pretty quickly - especially the pepper).
  3. Rotate veggies to opposite side and roast until charred on opposite side, about 3 - 5 minutes longer.
  4. Slice pepper then add to a food processor along with onion, cilantro, garlic, salt, sugar, lime juice, water and tomatillos (and any juices on pan).
  5. Pulse several times to a coarse puree. Stir in more water to thin if desired. Chill through in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This Salsa Verde is incredibly versatile! Serve it with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats. The roasted tomatillos add a wonderful depth of flavor.
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