Salsa Verde Recipe
This Homemade Salsa Verde is so much better than jarred varieties at the grocery store. Easy to make, fresh tomatillos, onion, and garlic are first roasted and then blended with cilantro, fresh lime juice, and Mexican seasonings. The result is a bright and flavorful green salsa just like you'd find at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillos peeled and washed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled, more if desired
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1 serrano pepper optional
- ¼ large white onion
- ½ cup vegetable broth or chicken broth, plus more as needed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves packed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet by wrapping the base and sides in a layer of foil.
- Add the garlic, tomatillos, jalapeño, serrano pepper (if using), and onion then roast over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, flipping the vegetables a few times to ensure even charring.
- Pour the broth into the pan and cover it with a lid, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer until the vegetables are cooked all the way through.
- Remove the lid and let the vegetables cool for 10 minutes. Add them to the blender along with the remaining ingredients.
- Blend until smooth. Season with additional salt or lime juice, if needed. If the salsa is too thick, add additional broth, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with fresh tortilla chips, lime wedges, and freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- You can also broil the tomatillos. Place them on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place them in the oven under the broiler for 5-7 minutes or until brown and blistered.
- This salsa verde can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- Blending: Blend in a food processor or blender. The longer your salsa is blended the smoother it will become.
- This recipe is vegan & gluten-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
