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Salsa Verde Recipe (Mexican Green Salsa)

Salsa verde is the ultimate Mexican green salsa made with tart tomatillos and spicy serrano chilies, easy to make, just like your favorite taqueria salsa.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 27 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos
  • 2-3 Serrano peppers (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder salsa verde)
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 small white onion chopped (red onion is good, too)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste (I use a teaspoon of sea salt)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice optional (about 1 small lime, or to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Peel, rinse and dry the tomatillos. Slice them in half and set them onto a large lined baking sheet.
  2. Slice 1 serrano pepper in half and set it on the baking sheet with the tomatillos, skin sides up.
  3. Heat oven to 425 degrees F (220C). Roast the tomatillos and serrano peppers for 15 minutes, or until the tomatillos begin to char slightly. The skins will darken and puff.
  4. Remove and transfer to a food processor or blender. You can peel the serranos if you wish.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust for salt and serve. Or, refrigerate in a sealed container to let the flavors mingle. Great with tortilla chips!

Notes

  • Heat Factor: Mild-Medium. You'll get a bit of a kick from the serrano peppers. For a milder version, use jalapeno peppers. Core the peppers for very mild.
  • Makes about 2 cups. Nutritional information calculated without tortilla chips. 
  • You can adjust the thickness of the salsa with a bit of water, lime juice, or vinegar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 27kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 186mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 9.5mg (11%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 27

% Daily Value*

Calories 27kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 186mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.