Tomatillo Salsa Verde
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
64 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Description
This Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe starts by simmering husked and quartered tomatillos with onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, sea salt, water, and lime juice. Cooking softens the tomatillos and melds the flavors, mellowing some of the tomatillos’ sharpness and the jalapeño’s heat. After simmering about 15 minutes, the mixture is blended with an immersion blender until smooth or to the desired consistency.
The salsa offers a balance of tartness from the tomatillos and lime juice with a subtle earthy spice from cumin and heat from jalapeño. It pairs well with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, or seafood. The salsa is chilled before serving to let flavors develop further.
For those without an immersion blender, a food processor can be used as an alternative. The recipe may also be adapted by roasting the ingredients before simmering to add a smoky note.
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 salt fine sea salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Combine chopped tomatillos, white onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, fine sea salt, water and lime juice in a heavy bottom saucepan.
- Bring to a rolling boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tomatillos are tender and starting to fall apart.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Using an immersion blender, blend to desired texture.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill for 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.
- If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it went in the comments!
Notes
- You can use a food processor instead of an immersion blender to blend the salsa to your preferred texture.
- Roasting the tomatillo mixture before simmering can add a smoky flavor if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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