Salsa Verde is a fresh, tangy sauce made from tomatillos, jalapenos, and cilantro. It is perfect as a dip or topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
- 10 pieces tomatillos husked and rinsed
- 2 pieces jalapeno peppers stemmed and seeded for less heat
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh and chopped
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the tomatillos and jalapenos. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the tomatillos are soft but not falling apart.
- Drain the water and transfer the tomatillos and jalapenos to a blender.
- Add the garlic, cilantro, onion, salt, and lime juice to the blender.
- Blend until you reach a smooth consistency, adjusting seasoning with more salt or lime juice if necessary.
- Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg