[NEW] Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillos, which are related to tomatoes but have their own special flavor and qualities, are astringent when raw, but gorgeously mellow when roasted. This salsa is the perfect fundamental recipe for learning how to cook with them.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
5 Servings
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[NEW] Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

  • 7 tomatillos, husked 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tomato, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. lime juice

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Instructions

  1. Place tomatillos in a single layer on a baking sheets. Broil on high until slightly charred, turning once (7-8 minutes). Cool on baking sheet.
  2. Place all ingredients in a blender and process to a chunky pureé.
  3. Chill to allow flavors to blend (45 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

5 servings per container
Serving size 91 g
Amount per serving
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 7%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 0.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 10.2mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 0%
Potassium 223.6mg 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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