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Easy Tomatillo Salsa

An easy green salsa made with fresh roasted tomatillos and jalapeno peppers.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast or Snack, Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword salsa, salsa verde, tomatillo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, cored and seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove the "jackets" (outer husks) from the tomatillos. The tomatillos should be bright green and firm. Rinse them off, pat them dry, and then place them along with the jalapeno peppers on a large baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for approximately 15 minutes, or until the tomatillos are collapsed and bubbly. Let the roasted items cool.

  2. Using a food processor, blend the roasted tomatillos and peppers, garlic, onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately or chill for future use.