Tomatillo Salsa Verde
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 cups, approximately
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Calories
16 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Description
This Tomatillo Salsa Verde features fresh tomatillos and jalapeños boiled until tender and olive green, imparting a mild, tangy flavor. After boiling, the mixture is drained and combined in a food processor with minced garlic and a bunch of fresh cilantro, which adds herbal brightness. The salsa is blended until smooth, providing a fine texture that coats dishes evenly.
The salsa's flavor is balanced by salt and black pepper to suit individual taste preferences. The presence of jalapeño, with seeds and ribs removed for milder heat or retained for spiciness, allows control over the salsa's spice level. This versatile salsa complements tacos, grilled meats, or vegetables and can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Its fresh ingredients and quick preparation make it convenient for home use as a lively enhancement to meals.
Ingredients
- 10 tomatillos
- 1 jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and ribs removed (keep ribs and seeds if you want it hotter
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cilantro bunch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse. Place the tomatillos and the jalapeño in a pan and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and boil until the tomatillos are fully cooked and are a dull olive green color, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture, then place the tomatillos and jalapeño in a food processor. Add the garlic and cilantro and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
- The recipe is adapted slightly from a notable culinary source to suit home preparation.
- Nutrition information is approximate and may vary by brand ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups, approximately
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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