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Mexican Salsa Verde {green salsa} Recipe

Bursting flavor, this homemade tomatillo green salsa is easy to make and requires as little as five ingredients.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 11 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 tomatillos (hulled and rinsed)
  • 4 Serrano peppers (stem removed and seeded to reduce heat level)
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers (stem removed and seeded to reduce heat level)
  • 1 habanero pepper (stem removed and optional. omit if you prefer a more mild salsa)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the tomatillos and peppers in a soup pot and cover with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes, being careful not to let the tomatillos burst.
  2. Drain pot and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. In a blender, puree the cooked tomatillos and peppers along with the garlic and reserved cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Information

Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2.4g (1%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11

% Daily Value*

Calories 11kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2.4g 1%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

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