Authentic Salsa Verde Recipe
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Authentic Salsa Verde Recipe
Description
This salsa blends peeled and rinsed tomatillos with serrano chili pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, fresh lemon juice, water, and salt, producing a bright green sauce with a smooth texture. The serrano chili provides a medium heat level, adjustable by changing the amount used or substituting milder peppers. The lemon juice adds fresh acidity which complements the tartness of the tomatillos.
The salsa is served topped with ripe avocado pieces, extra onion, and additional cilantro, adding creamy and herbaceous contrast to the sharp, tangy base. It's ideal for pairing with nachos, fajitas, quesadillas, or tacos where it can be spooned over for flavor and moisture.
Notes recommend storage in an airtight container refrigerated for up to several days, and provide options to adjust the spice level up or down depending on preference by varying the chili peppers.
Ingredients
Salsa
- 1.2 lbs tomatillo green
- 1 serrano chili (If you want it spicier add more Serrano chili peppers.)
- 1 Tablespoon onion minced
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cilantro plus 1 TBL for garnish, minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed juice is preferred)
- 2 Tablespoons water
- ½ - 1 teaspoon salt depending on your taste
Garnish
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon onion minced
Instructions
- Rinse the tomatillos and chili with water.
- Cut your tomatillos into small pieces. Then add your chili, 1 tablespoon of onion, garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of cilantro or the equivalent in leaves, lemon juice, water, and salt into your blender. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Place sauce into your serving dish and add pieces of avocado with the rest of the onion and additional cilantro.
- Enjoy with nachos, fajitas, quesadillas, or tacos.
Notes
- Adjust spiciness by adding more or fewer serrano chilies or substituting with jalapeños for milder heat.
- Store leftover salsa verde in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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