4.3 from 18 votes
Roasted Tomatillo and Green Olive Salsa
Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 153 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds tomatillos , husked
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 Jalapeno peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup green olives
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 lime , juiced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup water
- * substitute 1 serrano pepper for the jalapeno peppers if you like more heat
Instructions
- Heat oven to 475 degrees. Spread tomatillos, garlic cloves and jalapeno on baking sheet and coat evenly with oil. Roast for 15 minutes or until tomatillos are browned and blistered.
- Remove from oven and place in a food processor or blender with olives, cilantro, lime and sugar. Pulse 5-7 times. Add water and pulse another 4-5 times to mix.
- Place in bowl and serve with chips or as a topping on eggs, chicken or meat.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
681IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.