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Salsa Verde
Made with a handful of ingredients, this salsa verde comes together in less than 20 minutes! Perfect with just chips or as a topping, this green salsa is beyond flavorful!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 47 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds tomatillos (675g)
- ½ white onion cut into chunks
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- ¾ cup packed cilantro
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 Jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Remove and discard the husks and rinse the tomatillos in cold water.
- Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat the oven to High broil (500F). Line a baking sheet with foil or lightly brush with oil.
- Cut the tomatillos in half and place cut side down in an even layer on the baking sheet. Scatter the onion and garlic around the tomatillos.
- Broil for 5 to 6 minutes or until the tomatillos are starting to char and turn black.
- In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the charred vegetables, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt. Blend until finely chopped or desired consistency. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and let the salsa sit for at least 1 hour before serving. Salsa can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- The ribs and seeds of jalapeno carry the most heat. Removing them before adding the jalapeno to your dish keeps the salsa from being overly spicy. You can also include them for a spicier salsa. Also, wearing gloves will help keep your hands from burning from the jalapeno.
- If the salsa verde is too thick for your liking, you can add a tablespoon of water at a time to the blender until you reach the desired consistency.
- When buying tomatillos, try to purchase ones that are similar in size, so they roast evenly in the oven.
- While this salsa verde tastes delicious immediately, I highly recommend giving it some time in the fridge so the flavors can meld.
Nutrition Information
Calories
47kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
295IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.