Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
Description
Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa starts by broiling husked tomatillos and garlic cloves until the skins blacken in spots and the vegetables soften. This roasting enhances complexity by introducing subtle caramelization and mellowing their natural acidity. Once cooled, the tomatoes and garlic are combined with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and salt, then blended until smooth and creamy. The resulting salsa exhibits a balance of bright tanginess from the tomatillos and smoky, spicy notes from chipotle chiles.
The flavor is accentuated by the roasting technique, which prevents raw sharpness and adds a smoky undertone without overwhelming heat. The garlic contributes mellow sweetness and depth. The smooth texture makes this salsa easy to use as a dip, topping, or ingredient in other dishes.
It is traditionally served chilled or at room temperature, and gently simmering the salsa for 8 to 10 minutes before storing can help reduce the natural pectin content of tomatillos, preventing clumping when refrigerated. Stored in airtight containers, it keeps for about a week in the fridge or can be frozen for up to three months. Reheating after freezing is done by thawing slowly at room temperature or in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 6 tomatillos husked and rinsed
- 4 chipotle in adobo sauce
- 4 garlic large cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the broiler. Place tomatillos and garlic in a bake safe dish and broil for about 8 minutes, turning once, or until tomatillos are blackened in spots and softened. Let cool.
- Scrape the tomatillos and any accumulated juices into a blender; add the chiles, roasted garlic (skins removed), and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Simmer salsa lightly for 8-10 minutes to reduce pectin and prevent clumping during refrigeration.
- Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Freeze cooled salsa in airtight containers for up to three months; thaw in fridge or room temperature before use.
- Serve this salsa chilled or at room temperature to enjoy balanced smoky and tangy flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1616IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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