Deliciosa Salsa Verde

Broiling the tomatillos gives this salsa a subtly smoky taste. If you are sensitive to spicy food, remove the seeds from the peppers. This salsa is perfect as both a dip for taco chips and to top enchiladas suizas.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos – husked, peeled, and halved
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 serrano pepper, diced
1 lime, juiced
1/8 teaspoon white sugar

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    25 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Place tomatillos cut side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Broil in preheated oven until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer tomatillos to a food processor with cilantro, onion, jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, lime juice, and sugar; pulse until well mixed.

Nutrition

Calories: 32 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.9 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 3 mg