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Tomatillo Salsa

Roasted tomatillos some together with fresh cilantro to a sweet, and bright salsa.
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Recipe by - Tabetha Klein
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 20
Calories 12 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 Tomatillos
  • 2 Jalapenos
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic - whole clove
  • ½ cup Cilantro
  • 2 teaspoon Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt - adjust as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper - adjust as needed

Instructions
 

  • Quarter the tomatillos and tomatoes. Cut the jalapenos in half, and cut the red onions into ⅛ths.
  • Move everything over to a sheet tray and add the whole garlic cloves.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt & fresh ground pepper.
  • Roast in the oven at 375 for 15-20 minutes.
  • For extra color, broil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and move to food processer or blender. Add cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper, and blend to the desired consistancy.
  • Enjoy immediately or move to the refrigerator in sealed glass container.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Roast, don't skip it: Charring the tomatillos and peppers is where the deep, smoky-tart flavor comes from. Raw tomatillos taste sharp and one-note by comparison.
  • Watch the broiler: You only need 1-2 minutes to get real char — turn once for even blistering and pull them before they collapse.
  • Control the heat: Seed the jalapeños for a milder salsa, or leave the ribs and seeds in if you like it fiery.
  • Blend to your texture: Pulse for chunky, run longer for smooth. Add a splash of water if it needs loosening.
  • Storage: Keeps in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week — and honestly it's even better on day two once the flavors settle.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 59mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated from the listed ingredients, and provided as a courtesy.

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