Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde
Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde brings a bright, tangy snap from tomatillos and jalapeños, lifted with dried cilantro and cumin for warm, earthy depth. A brief blend keeps it fresh and lively, then a quick simmer with onion and a touch of butter softens the acidity into a spoonable sauce. Serve with tacos, tamales, grilled meats, or as a zesty dip for chips.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the tomatillos, jalapenos, lettuce, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor; blend or pulse until chopped to your preferred texture.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté the onions in the melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillo mixture and the chicken broth to the saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, until the salsa starts to thicken, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 22.86 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 2.89 g 1%
- Total Fat 1.08 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 12.33 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.68 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 49.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 39.68 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chihuahua Style Salsa Verde is a Mexican appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 40, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Dried Cilantro. Each serving provides about 22.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde?
- It is a Mexican salsa recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Dried Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 22.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde healthy?
- Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 22.86 calories and 0.52 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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