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Fresh Salsa Verde
5 from 6 votes

Fresh Salsa Verde

A bright, fresh, flavorful green salsa!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 25 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 tomatillo husked
  • 1 shallot peeled and halved, large
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 Anaheim peppers halved
  • 1 jalapeño halved and (most of) the seeds cleaned
  • 1 bunch cilantro stems removed, fresh
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a tray, place peppers, tomatillos, shallots, and garlic. Spritz with a misto or drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Roast for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven and gently cover with foil for about 10 minutes.
  4. Once cool, remove seeds from anaheims and jalapenos and gently peel skin off of anaheims.
  5. Add peppers, shallots, garlic, tomatillos, and cilantro to a food processor or blender with salt. Blend until everything is well combined for a nice smooth salsa.

Notes

  • Nutritional value is for all 2 cups.
  • Storage
  • Storage
  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 
  • Freezer: Add to freezer-safe bags for up to two months.
  • Substitutions
  • Substitutions
  • Cilantro: Fresh parsley
  • Shallots: Use about 1/4 large white onion.
  • Adjust Heat
  • Adjust Heat
  • Use a smaller jalapeno and control the heat by removing all of the seeds, or leave a few jalapeno seeds in to add more heat. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 25kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1061mg (44%) Potassium 56mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 346IU (7%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 25

% Daily Value*

Calories 25kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1061mg 44%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 346IU 7%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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