Salsa Verde Recipe
Salsa verde ("green sauce") is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Its vibrant flavor comes from roasted tomatillos, spicy jalapeños or serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Use it as a condiment or a cooking sauce!
Servings: 12
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 10-12 fresh tomatillos husks removed and cut into quarters
- 2 jalapeno peppers stems and seeds removed
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of cayenne optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Arrange the tomatillos on a baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast the tomatillos for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately in a bowl topped with fresh cilantro and crumbled cojita cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg