Salsa Verde recipe

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5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Salsa Verde recipe

This Salsa Verde recipe is a Mexican green salsa made with roasted tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt. My favorite topping to Mexican food. Make this for Cinco de Mayo.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb tomatillos fresh, husked
  • 2 jalapeños use more jalapenos and keep seeds in for more spice, seeded and sliced in half
  • 1/2 /2 white onion
  • 1/2 /2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven for 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Place tomatillos and jalapeno peppers on the pan and roast for 10-15 minutes or until veggies show a slight char. Let cool.
  3. In a food processor or blender, add the tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth adding water to desired consistency.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat and add the salsa. Cook for about 5-10 minutes over medium heat until color turns a dull green. Add more salt and lime juice to taste. Remove and cool. Store in the refrigerator until serving.

Notes

  • Too runny? Simmer over low heat until liquid reduces.
  • Too thick? Add water until you get to your desired thickness.
  • Too spicy? Add a few teaspoons of sugar to mellow it out. 
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