Easy Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa)
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Easy Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa)
Description
This tomatillo salsa, often called salsa verde, captures the signature tanginess of tomatillos combined with the gentle heat of jalapeños, savory garlic, and fresh cilantro. The recipe allows two cooking methods: boiling to soften and yield a clean, vibrant flavor or roasting to introduce subtle smokiness and sweeter notes. Onion and cumin add depth, while lime juice brightens the overall profile.
After cooking, blending creates a smooth texture that holds well as a topping or dip. The salsa verde’s green hue reflects its fresh ingredients and can be adjusted in heat by including more jalapeño seeds or extra cumin and salt to taste.
The salsa pairs well with Mexican dishes like tacos, grilled meats, or chips, providing a lively and refreshing contrast to richer flavors. It yields about two cups, sufficient for about eight servings as a condiment.
For roasting, plan an additional baking time. Nutritional adjustments may be necessary depending on preparation choices and additional ingredients like optional avocado oil.
Ingredients
- 1 lb tomatillos
- 2 jalapeños
- ¼ white onion large
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp cumin plus extra to taste
- ¼ tsp salt plus extra to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh
- ½ lime
- avocado oil optional but delicious, a drizzle of
Instructions
- When it comes to making this gorgeous green salsa verde, you have two tasty cooking methods to choose from! Boiling (my favorite) leads to a supremely smooth salsa with a bright and zippy tomatillo flavor. Roasting yields slightly sweeter salsa with a kiss of smokiness and a fire roasted vibe. Choose your favorite method and follow the corresponding instructions.
- Prep veggies. Peel and rinse tomatillos to remove any stickiness. Peel and roughly chop 1/4 of a white onion. Remove the stem and seeds from jalapeños (for very spicy salsa keep some or all the seeds in) then roughly chop. Peel and mince garlic.
CLASSIC SALSA VERDE INSTRUCTIONS
- Add tomatillos, chopped onion, and chopped jalapeños to a medium pot. Fill with water until just covered. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Use a fine colander or sieve to drain and remove water.
- Follow blending instructions below and get your salsa verde on!
ROASTED SALSA VERDE INSTRUCTIOINS
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Add your tomatillos and jalapenos to the pan and roast for 15-20 minutes or until the flesh of the tomatillos starts to pucker a bit. If you allow a few golden brown char marks to appear on the tomatillos it'll add a fire roasted flavor to the salsa. I like the bite of raw onion in my salsa and leave it off the roasting pan but feel free to roast those as well! For extra smokiness, feel free to flip the oven to broil for a minute or so after roasting to further develop the fire-roasted flavors.
READY TO BLEND?
- Add tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, onion, cumin, and salt to a blender or food processor and pulse a several times to chop.
- Next add in your cilantro and juice of 1/2 a lime and blend well until salsa is smooth. I like to drizzle in a little avocado oil as well. (so good!)
- Grab some tortilla chips to taste as you go, adding extra cilantro, lime, salt, and/or cumin to taste. The flavors will further develop once chilled -- I love mine cold but it can be enjoyed at room temperature too if you'd like!
- This salsa is a great prep-ahead dip. I like to keep a mason jar of it in my fridge at all times. Once I'm out it's time to grab more tomatillos and make it again!
- See post for tons of tasty serving suggestions - it's great on EVERYTHING! Use it as a dip or topping or swirl into dips, soups, taco filling, and more!
Notes
- The recipe yields about 2 cups of salsa, serving approximately 8 portions at 2 tablespoons each.
- Choose boiling for a bright, smooth salsa or roasting for a sweeter, smoky flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño seeds for desired spiciness; keeping seeds increases heat.
- Nutrition values are estimates; adjust seasoning and oil to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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