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Salsa Verde
Salsa verde is a flavorful condiment made by blending roasted tomatillos, peppers, onion, garlic, salt, and cilantro for a spicy and tangy sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 29 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ripe tomatillos about 8 to 10
- 1 Jalapeño or serrano chile, halved and seeds removed, more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar more to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler (to 500°F) and set a rack 6 inches from the broiler.
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and cut them in half. Place them cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet with the serrano or jalapeno pepper.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler, and broil for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip the vegetables over and broil for an additional 3-4 minutes. They do not need to be cooked. Let them cool.
- In a food processor, pulse all ingredients, except the cilantro, until smooth. Taste and season with additional salt or sugar as needed.
- Stir in cilantro and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- Keep salsa verde in a covered container in the refrigerator for 1 month and frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the tomatillos and peppers instead of broiling.
- To control the spice level, adjust the amount of serrano or jalapeno peppers.
- Allow the salsa verde to rest in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and for it to thicken.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
29
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
74mg
(3%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
104IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 29 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.