Description
A tangy and flavorful homemade salsa verde made with roasted tomatillos, onions, garlic, cilantro, and a hint of lime. Perfect as a dip or topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos (675g)
- 1/2 white onion, cut into chunks
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 cup packed cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatillos: Remove and discard the husks and rinse the tomatillos in cold water.
- Preheat the broiler: Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat the oven to High broil (500°F). Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly brush it with oil.
- Prepare the vegetables: Cut the tomatillos in half and place them cut side down in an even layer on the baking sheet. Scatter the onion and garlic around the tomatillos.
- Broil the vegetables: Broil for 5 to 6 minutes or until the tomatillos are starting to char and turn black.
- Blend the ingredients: In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the charred vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt. Blend until finely chopped or until you achieve the desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Chill the salsa: Transfer the salsa to an airtight container and let it sit for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- The ribs and seeds of the jalapeño carry the most heat. Removing them before adding the jalapeño keeps the salsa from being overly spicy. You can include them for a spicier salsa.
- Wearing gloves while handling the jalapeño will help prevent burning your hands.
- If the salsa verde is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time to the blender until the desired consistency is reached.
- When buying tomatillos, try to purchase ones that are similar in size so they roast evenly in the oven.
- While the salsa verde tastes delicious immediately, refrigerating it for a while allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
