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Tomatillo & Chipotle Salsa

This Tomatillo & Chipotle Salsa is deliciously smoky made with roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers. It's perfect for dipping tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, and various other dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 tomatillos husked & rinsed from any sticky residue
  • 1 medium red tomato
  • ¼ white onion peeled but with root end intact
  • 3 garlic cloves with peel still on
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons chipotles in adobo
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bullion powder
  • ¼ bunch cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

Roast:
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  1. Line a large cast-iron skillet or heavy griddle with aluminum foil and press against the bottom and sides to form a smooth layer set. Set over high heat and allow it to heat up for a few minutes.
  2. Add the tomatillos, tomato, onion and garlic to the preheated skillet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this can cause the vegetables to steam rather than roast. If doubling the recipe, cook the vegetables in batches.
  3. Roast until it begins to soften and has a few black spots, turning it several times. Remove from heat any veggies that finish roasting first and set aside to wait for the rest (see note #1)
Blend:
  1. When the veggies are roasted, slightly chop them into several pieces, peel the garlic and place in a blender along with the chipotles (plus any juices), and salt. Cover and let the vegetables steam for 5 minutes, to bring out the juices. Pulse to make a fairly smooth salsa with a little bit of texture.
  2. Add the cilantro and pulse a couple more times to combine. Pour the salsa into a serving bowl. For a thinner salsa, stir in water, up to ¼ cup, a little at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.

Notes

  • To check if the tomatoes are done, use a fork to pierce a piece. They should be tender but still slightly firm, with a caramelized exterior. The onions should be soft and begin to get translucent. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 786mg (33%) Potassium 486mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 786mg 33%
Potassium 486mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

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