Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Smoky, tangy Mexican green salsa made with charred tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice.
In a nutshell: This authentic mexican roasted tomatillo salsa verde comes together in just 30 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Authentic Mexican salsa verde roasted in the oven or under the broiler for deep smoky flavor.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Roast Garlic Unpeeled: The papery skins shield the cloves from the broiler's blast, so they turn sweet instead of bitter. Squeeze the soft roasted paste straight out of the skins into the blender.
- Char Means Flavor: Those blackened spots on the tomatillos and peppers are the whole point — that's the smoky depth. Don't trim them off before blending.
Ingredients
8
servings
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1 lb fresh tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
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2 medium jalapeño or serrano peppers, stemmed
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4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
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½ medium white onion, sliced into quarters
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½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tsp salt
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Broil Vegetables
Set broiler to high. Arrange huskless tomatillos, peppers, onion, and unpeeled garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 8-10 minutes until charred.
Peel Garlic & Blend
Squeeze garlic out of skins into blender. Add roasted tomatillos, peppers, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse to desired consistency.
Cool & Serve
Taste and adjust salt or lime juice. Serve warm or chilled with tortilla chips.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
It depends on your peppers. Jalapeños give medium heat and serranos run hotter. For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes before broiling.
They are not interchangeable here. Tomatillos have a distinct bright, tangy flavor that defines salsa verde; green tomatoes taste milder and sweeter.
Refrigerated in a sealed jar, about 1 week. The lime juice helps it hold its color and zing.
Both work, per the recipe. Warm is great over tacos and enchiladas; chilled is perfect with tortilla chips.
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