Easy Tomatillo Salsa Verde
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Easy Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Description
Easy Tomatillo Salsa Verde highlights tomatillos as its main ingredient, complemented by onion, garlic, poblano pepper, and jalapeño for balanced heat and flavor. The vegetables are lightly sautéed before adding tomatillos and stock, then simmered until soft to deepen the flavors. After cooking, the mix is blended with fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper to a preferred consistency without large chunks.
The salsa has a vibrant green color, tangy and medium heat, with a softened texture from cooking the tomatillos and peppers. It can be used as a dip, condiment, or sauce for Mexican dishes or grilled proteins. The blending step allows control over the texture, from chunky to smooth.
To keep the salsa fresh, it should be cooled completely before refrigerating, and stored for no more than a day when refrigerated to maintain flavor. It also freezes well for up to three months when stored airtight, making it convenient to prepare ahead and use as needed. Gentle reheating is advised, avoiding multiple reheats.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion roughly chopped
- 3 garlic peeled and roughly chopped, cloves
- 1 poblano chile roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño (add serrano peppers for a spicy version) chopped
- 4 cups tomatillos (about 1 ½ lbs) husk removed, rinsed and quartered
- 1 ½ cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper fresh ground
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium high heat. Add the ½ cup onion, 3 garlic cloves, poblano, and jalapeño and sauté until lightly browned.
- Add the tomatillos and the stock.
- Cover and simmer until soft. About 10 minutes. Then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Add the tomatillo mix (without the liquid), cilantro, salt & pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until there are no big chunks and reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
- Allow the salsa to cool fully before refrigerating or freezing to preserve quality and safety.
- Store refrigerated salsa for up to one day and reheat only once to maintain flavor and texture.
- Freeze in airtight containers or bags for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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