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Homemade Salsa Verde

Easy Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe in Just 20 Minutes

This Homemade Salsa Verde combines roasted tomatillos and peppers for a zesty sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 1.5 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound tomatillos
  • 2 jalapeños or serrano peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 0.5 whole white onion quartered
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 whole lime juiced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water optional, for thinning

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender or food processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat broiler and place tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and onion on a baking sheet.
  2. Broil for 5–7 minutes, flipping once, until charred and soft.
  3. Remove garlic skins and transfer everything to a blender or food processor.
  4. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, and blend until smooth.
  5. Adjust with water for consistency and additional lime or salt to taste.
  6. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3g

Notes

This salsa is incredibly versatile and can be used with various dishes. Customize it according to your taste preferences by adding spices or other ingredients as desired.

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