Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde balances tangy tomatillos with a gentle heat from jalapeño, rounded out by aromatic garlic and herbs. The mix of blended and chopped onions and cilantro keeps the texture lively and fresh, perfect for topping tacos, dipping chips, or spooning over grilled meats at gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a deep-sided saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomatillos, water, 1/4 cup diced onion, the garlic, the jalapeno, the cumin, and the oregano; bring to a simmer.
- 2
Cook, turning the tomatillos, until all sides are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more water if needed.
- 3
When the tomatillos are done, there should be only about 1/3 cup of water left.
- 4
Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into a blender.
- 5
Add salt and blend until smooth.
- 6
Add the cilantro and blend until well mixed.
- 7
Add the remaining full diced onion and pulse to combine; the onion should stay chunky.
- 8
Pour the salsa into a serving dish.
- 9
Let it cool before serving, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 73.62 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.92 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 14.98 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.32 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.27 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 61.41 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 222.34 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 34.14 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 17.85 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 73.62 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Mexican Oregano. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 73.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde healthy?
- Hearty Tomatillo Salsa Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 73.62 calories and 0.92 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains 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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