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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Tomatillo salsa is an easy, versatile homemade salsa that can be added to your favorite Mexican recipes or served as an appetizer with chips. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos , husked and quartered
  • 1/2 cup white onion , roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , roughly chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño , roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro , packed leaves and stems
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

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  1. Combine chopped tomatillos, white onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, fine sea salt, water and lime juice in a heavy bottom saucepan.
  2. Bring to a rolling boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tomatillos are tender and starting to fall apart.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend to desired texture. 
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and chill for 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it went in the comments! 

Notes

  • If you do not have an immersion blender, you can also transfer to a food processor and blend that way.
  • Some folks like the smell and flavors of a roasted tomatillo salsa. This one can be easily modified by chopping up the same ingredients, tossing them lightly in vegetable oil and roasting them on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes at 350. Then pick up and follow the same directions. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 1175mg (49%) Potassium 444mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 315IU (6%) Vitamin C 26.2mg (29%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 1175mg 49%
Potassium 444mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 29%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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