Easy Tomatillo Salsa Verde
This tomatillo salsa verde is so flavorful you'll be putting it on everything. I never would have guessed how easy it is to make at home!
Servings: 10
Calories: 27kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet or yellow onion , chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- drizzle of oil or broth to sauté if oil-free
- 1 pound tomatillos , peeled and chopped
- 2 poblano peppers , seeded and chopped (see note)
- 1 jalapeno , seeded and chopped (see note)
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼- ½ cup cilantro , adjust to your liking
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, salt and oil or broth until the onions are soft and browning. About 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatillos, peppers, garlic, cilantro and oregano and cook until the tomatillos have released their liquid and everything is beginning to brown. About 7-8 minutes.
- Next, take the mixture and carefully put it in a blender, making sure not to get burned. Pulse to chop. Make it as smooth as you prefer.
- Serve with chips and on everything!
Notes
- Don't Over-blend: I like to pulse the salsa a few times for a chunkier dip, or blend it smooth only if I’m using it as a sauce. Start slow - you can always blend more, but you can’t un-blend it!
- Adjust The Spice: Want it milder? Use more poblano, anaheim or guajillo peppers and skip the jalapeño. Want it hotter? Add a second jalapeño or toss in a serrano or habanero pepper.
- Remove The Pith: The spiciest part of a pepper is the white pith (where the seeds attach). My recipe calls for deseeding to keep the heat manageable, especially since I serve this to my kids too. If you like FIRE hot, leave the pith for added spice.
- Don’t Skip The Sauté: Cooking the veggies before blending brings out their sweetness and depth. Raw salsas are good, but this one is next level.
- Let Cool Before Blending: I have blended this sauce right off the stovetop and trust me, it's not a good idea! My salsa exploded out of my blender because heat expands when it's blended. Let it cool slightly, then blend.
- This makes about 2 1/2 cups, serving size is 1/4 cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g