Zesty Green Sauce Tomatillo Salsa Verde for Flavorful Dishes
This Green Sauce Tomatillo Salsa Verde is a flavorful condiment perfect for enhancing any dish with vibrant taste.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- blender or food processor
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 1 pound tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 2 cloves garlic unpeeled
- 1 to 2 jalapeños stems removed, adjust for spiciness
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves tightly packed
- 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional for added richness
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Sauce Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the husked tomatillos, quartered onion, and unpeeled garlic in a medium-sized baking dish. Scatter the jalapeños among the vegetables.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for about 15–20 minutes until tomatillos are tender and slightly charred.
- Allow the roasted ingredients to cool, then peel the garlic cloves.
- Blend the roasted tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth.
- Taste and add salt, and optionally drizzle in olive oil, pulsing to combine.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve or let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Notes
This salsa verde is versatile and great for dipping or topping various dishes. The flavors improve with chilling time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mg
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