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July 12, 2020 2 Comments

Tomatillo Salsa Verde (healthy, paleo, vegan, GF)

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe with step by step photos. Authentic, fresh, chunky, spicy Salsa Verde that’ll brighten up any dish. This recipe makes almost 3 bowls of salsa.
Tomatillo Salsa Verde (healthy, paleo, vegan, GF)

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa is my favorite salsa to order at Mexican restaurants. Unfortunately, the storebought versions are loaded with insane amounts of sodium, and so I decided to make my own.

Similar to my Chipotle Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa Verde is prepared with fresh ingredients that are first pan-roasted and then blended into a puree. The end result is chunky, authentic, and spicy salsa.
Tomatillo Salsa Verde (healthy, paleo, vegan, GF)

Where can I find green tomatillos?

Green tomatillos are not exactly easy to find, but you can try a few local grocery stores. You will have better luck at a Latino supermarket.

How to make Homemade Salsa Verde from scratch?

  • roast the veggies
  • blend the veggies
  • enjoy!

Is Tomatillo Salsa Verde spicy?

YES! This recipe calls for 1 jalapeno and 2 serrano peppers. Start with blending just the jalapeno pepper, if you can handle more spice, add 1 serrano chili at a time. This salsa is SPICY!
Tomatillo Salsa Verde (healthy, paleo, vegan, GF)

Tomatillo Salsa Verde is:

Fresh
Delicious
Light
Authentic
Healthy
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Versatile
Tomatillo Salsa Verde (healthy, paleo, vegan, GF)

How to make Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe step by step?

1. Heat up a castiron skillet on medium heat, once hot, add oil.
2. Add tomatillos, half an onion, jalapeno, serrano chilies, and unpeeled garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes on one side.
Tomatillo Salsa Verde (healthy, paleo, vegan, GF)

3. Flip the veggies. Notice the char. Cook the veggies for another 5-7 minutes on the other side.
4. Veggies are done. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

5. Add the veggies in a food processor except for the serrano chilies. Add one at a time based on your level of spice. Season with salt.
6. Add cilantro leaves.
7. Pulse until slightly smooth, but still chunky.
8. Add 3/4 cup of water, and another 1/4 cup if need be. I added 1 cup total. Pulse some more.

Refrigerate Salsa. Enjoy with chips!

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Authentic, fresh, spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde that'll brighten up any dish. This recipe makes almost 3 bowls of salsa.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Vegan, Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 33kcal
Author: Nisha

Ingredients

Pan-Roast the Veggies

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 8 green tomatillos ~ a little over a pound
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced in half
  • 1 jalapeno sliced in half
  • 2 serrano chilies sliced in half
  • 4 cloves unpeeled garlic

Blend Salsa

  • all pan-roasted veggies except serrano peppers
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 - 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat up a castiron skillet on medium heat, once hot, add oil.
  • Add tomatillos, half an onion, jalapeno, serrano chilies, and unpeeled garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes on one side.
  • Flip the veggies. Notice the char. Cook the veggies for another 5-7 minutes on the other side.
  • Veggies are done. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the veggies in a food processor except for the serrano chilies. Add one at a time based on your level of spice. Season with salt.
  • Add cilantro leaves.
  • Pulse until slightly smooth, but still chunky.
  • Add 3/4 cup of water, and another 1/4 cup if need be. I added 1 cup total. Pulse some more.

Refrigerate and enjoy with chips!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Shreya Kadu says

      August 16, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Love love this salsa.

      Reply
    2. Anisha J says

      September 2, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      I bought Tomatillos for the first time in my life and had never tasted them before. I was planning to use them for Indian coriander chutney as an experiment. Instead, I saw this drool-worthy recipe on your Insta feed and decided to make it. And I am so glad I did because it was the bomb!
      We used it in many ways – with tortilla & chips, on a toast, in a wrap, with omlette (my husband even dipped a plain eggo waffle in it and said it tasted amazing,lol!)
      Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply

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