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tomatillo recipes - A bowl of roasted tomatillo salsa verde with chips and fresh ingredients on the side.

Classic Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

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A vibrant, smoky, and zesty roasted green salsa that serves as the perfect base for many traditional Mexican tomatillo recipes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb fresh tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
2 serrano peppers (or jalapeños), stems removed
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 small white onion, roughly chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp cumin (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven broiler to high and place the oven rack in the top position, about 4-6 inches from the heat source.
Step 2: Arrange the cleaned tomatillos, peppers, and unpeeled garlic cloves on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Broil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tomatillo skins are blistered and blackened in spots. Flip them halfway through for even roasting.
Step 4: Remove the tray from the oven. Carefully peel the skins off the roasted garlic cloves and discard the skins.
Step 5: Transfer the roasted tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and any juices from the pan into a blender or food processor.
Step 6: Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency—usually a slightly chunky texture is best for tomatillo recipes.
Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed. Let the salsa cool to room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For a creamier version, blend in half a ripe avocado. To reduce heat, remove the seeds from the peppers before roasting.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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