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Red Chili Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa de Arbol Y Tomatillo)

Red Chili Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa de Arbol Y Tomatillo) is a spicy Mexican sauce with roasted tomatillos, onion, garlic and chiles de arbol. This recipe is better than Chipotle hot sauce!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tomatillos peeled and husks removed
  • 1/2 large white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 dried chiles de arbol
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Put the cut onion and tomatillos in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for 3 minutes, turning once. Add the garlic cloves and chiles, continue toasting for another 12-15 minutes until all are lightly charred, turning often to get all sides.
  2. Transfer the onion, tomatillos, garlic and chiles to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add a little water to thin out and add salt to taste.
  3. Serve as a salsa dip with tortilla chips, over grilled meat, fish or chicken and tacos.

Nutrition Information

Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 362IU (7%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 362IU 7%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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