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Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa
5 from 12 votes

Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa

This salsa blends roasted tomatillos with smoky chipotle chiles and garlic, pureed into a smooth, tangy condiment seasoned with salt. The roasting step blackens the tomatillos and softens garlic, developing a deep, slightly charred flavor. The chipotles in adobo sauce add smokiness and mild heat. This salsa can be served fresh or simmered briefly to improve texture and shelf-life, offering a versatile sauce that complements Mexican dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 4 chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 4 garlic large cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% 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.