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Salsa Verde Recipe

Salsa Verde Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: about 1 1/2 cups 1x
  • Category: Roasting
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This Salsa Verde recipe is a zesty and flavorful Mexican condiment made with roasted tomatillos, garlic, peppers, and cilantro. Perfect for dipping, topping tacos, or adding to your favorite dishes.


Ingredients

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Tomatillos:

  • 1 pound tomatillos (about 12 medium)

Other Ingredients:

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 medium serrano or jalapeño pepper, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion (1/4 medium)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and halve tomatillos, place on a baking sheet with garlic and pepper. Broil until charred.
  2. Cool and Prepare Onion: Let vegetables cool, rinse and drain onion.
  3. Blend Ingredients: Combine all roasted vegetables, onion, cilantro, salt, and water in a blender. Blend to desired consistency.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 20
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg