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tomatillo salsa verde in small wooden bowl next to tortilla chips and sprig of cilantro

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Go Green!  This citrusy and zesty tomatillo salsa verde is so easy to make and the perfect accompaniment for tacos, enchiladas, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Dip
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs tomatillos
  • 3 clove garlic
  • ½ white onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • ½ lime
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Set rack on the upper part of the oven and set oven to 450 degrees
  • Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse well. Cut the tomatillos in half and place cut side down on a baking sheet.
  • Add a few garlic cloves (I used 3) to the baking sheet. Do not peel to protect the garlic from burning. Slice jalapeño in half and place cut side down. Remove seeds for more mild salsa
  • Place the baking sheet on top rack in the oven and roast 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skins of the tomatillos.
  • When tomatillos have charred a bit and skins are blistered, remove from oven. Peel the garlic skin and remove some charred skin from the jalapeño.
  • In food processor or blender, combine the roasted tomatillos, garlic, jalapeño, chopped onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
Keyword dip, salsa, salsa verde, tomatillo, tomatillo salsa verde
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