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Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is a bright, slightly tangy green sauce made by boiling tomatillos and jalapeño peppers, then blending them with garlic and fresh cilantro. The cooked tomatillos provide a mild tartness, while the jalapeño adds a controlled heat depending on seed inclusion. The salsa is seasoned with salt and pepper, resulting in a smooth, zesty condiment used to enhance Mexican dishes or as a dip.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
cups, approximately
Calories:
16 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups, approximately
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% 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.