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Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

Try this Tomatillo Salsa recipe for an authentic, tangy Mexican salsa verde. Perfect for pairing with tacos, enchiladas or a big bowl of chips!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 16 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds tomatillos
  • 1 small white onion
  • ¾ cup cilantro
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers seeded
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Remove husks from tomatillos. In a large pot of boiling water, add tomatillos and cook for about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, add onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, and salt to blender. Add in warm tomatillos. Pulse until finely chopped and blended.
  3. Cool in refrigerator to allow flavors to mingle. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cooking the tomatillos is necessary for the best flavor. You can quickly boil them, as listed in the recipe card. You can also broil or roast them in the oven, but they lose a bit of tartness and have a slightly sweeter flavor.
  • Like it spicy? Leave some of the membranes and seeds with the jalapenos to give the salsa more heat. Or you could add a third jalapeno to this recipe.
  • Refrigerate the salsa, covered, to allow the flavors to marinate and allow the salsa to cool down before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 16kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 16

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 16kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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