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Easy Salsa Verde

Easy, delicious mild salsa verde made with fresh, vibrant ingredients. An amazing condiment for burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs tomatillos shucked and halved
  • ½ white onion chopped
  • 1 7-oz can diced green chilis*
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro tightly packed
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp sugar optional

Instructions

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  1. Peel the outer papery husks off of the tomatillos and rinse them well. Tomatillos have a sticky, waxy skin with sticky residue - this is normal.
  2. Cut the tomatillos in half and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  3. Turn your oven on the high Broil setting, and place the tomatillos in the oven on the 3rd shelf from the top (you want it close to the top heating element but not too close). 
  4. Broil for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the tomatillos have blackened a bit and the liquid is seeping out.
  5. Use tongs to transfer the tomatillos to a high powered blender or food processor, along with the rest of the ingredients for the salsa.
  6. Blend until everything is well-combined.
  7. Use immediately or store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (note: you can store the salsa much longer if you go through the full canning process using sterilized jars, etc.)

Notes

  • *Use mild or hot chilis according to your spice preference. You can also replace the chilis with 2 roasted jalapenos.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2Tbsp Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Tbsp
Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.