Description
Learn how to make a delicious Tomatillo Salsa Verde with this easy and flavorful recipe. This vibrant green salsa is perfect for dipping, topping tacos, or adding zest to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1–2 jalapeños or serrano peppers, stemmed
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional for Roasting:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roast Tomatillos and Peppers: Place tomatillos and peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil if using, and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Turn once during roasting.
- Blend Ingredients: Transfer roasted tomatillos and peppers to a blender or food processor. Add onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth or desired consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, remove the seeds from the peppers before blending.
- You can also simmer the tomatillos and peppers in water instead of roasting for a fresher flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
