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Salsa Verde


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A zesty, vibrant salsa made with roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for tacos, chips, or drizzling over your favorite dishes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 2 jalapeños, stemmed
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ medium white onion, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, packed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet or comal over medium-high heat.
  2. Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion until charred and softened, about 7–10 minutes.
  3. Transfer roasted ingredients to a blender.
  4. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth but not watery.
  5. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over low heat.
  6. Pour in the salsa and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  8. Let cool slightly and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • For a milder salsa, remove seeds from the jalapeños.
  • Add a pinch of sugar if the tomatillos are too tart.
  • Blend with a ripe avocado for a creamy variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salsas & Sauces
  • Method: Roasting & Blending
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: salsa verde, green salsa, tomatillo salsa, homemade salsa, Mexican sauce