5 from 12 votes
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is a tangy, lightly spicy green salsa made by broiling tomatillos and jalapeño, then blending with fresh cilantro, onion, and seasonings. The roasting adds smoky depth to the tart and bright flavors. Chilling the salsa allows it to thicken and meld, making it a vibrant condiment for tacos, grilled meats, or chips.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
16
ounces
Calories:
10 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillos , husks removed
- 1 jalapeño (for medium spicy salsa; remove the seeds for mild)
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh
- 1/4 cup onion white, chopped
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice optional, fresh
Instructions
- Set your oven rack to its highest level, about 4 inches under the broiler, and preheat the oven to broil. Slice the tomatillos in half, then arrange them on a large baking sheet cut-side down. Slice the top of the jalapeno off, then slice it in half lengthwise, and place it cut-side down on the pan as well.
- Broil until the tops of the vegetables are charred, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked vegetables and any juices from the pan to the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade. Add in the fresh cilantro and a 1/4 cup of water, then process until smooth.
- Add in the onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and several grinds of black pepper, then process again. Taste the salsa and add a tablespoon of lime juice if you'd like a brighter, more tart flavor. Transfer the salsa to a large 16 oz. mason jar and seal it with a lid. Allow it to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving, where it will thicken up further.
- This salsa will keep well in the fridge for up to one week, and you can freeze anything you don't use for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
10kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4.6mg
(5%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.