Description
This Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is a vibrant, tangy, and slightly spicy Mexican sauce made from roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, onions, and garlic. Roasting the ingredients enhances their natural flavors, lending a smoky depth to the salsa. Perfect as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or simply as a dip with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeds removed as desired
- 1/2 medium white onion, cut in half
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Roast Ingredients: Arrange the tomatillos, jalapeño halves, onion halves, and garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatillos begin to brown slightly, which intensifies their flavor.
- Blend Salsa: Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add the fresh cilantro and lime juice, then blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Season with coarse salt to taste.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salsa immediately for the freshest taste, or chill it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat level; removing seeds reduces spiciness.
- Use fresh tomatillos for best flavor and texture.
- The salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Roasting enhances the salsa’s depth and smokiness compared to using raw ingredients.
- For a thinner salsa, add a tablespoon of water or more lime juice during blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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