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Tomatillo Salsa

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

You only need 6 ingredients to make this easy tomatillo blender salsa. It is a perfect match for any Mexican food. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 16
Calories: 13kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos, papery husks removed, rinsed and halved
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium bunch of cilantro, stems and leaves
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2-3 limes)
  • 2 Serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
  • Kosher salt or sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Place the tomatillos, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and chiles in a blender and blend until smooth. If you have a small blender or not a very powerful blender, you can do this in batches.
  • Season with salt, to taste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Recipe from The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School by Alison Cayne
If you prefer roasted salsa verde, you can roast the tomatillos before blending. See the post for instructions. 
Makes about 3 cups of salsa

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg