Spicy Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde)
Spicy Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) bursts with bright, tangy tomatillos balanced by the clean heat of serrano chiles. Onion and garlic add depth, creating a lively, fresh flavor perfect for topping tacos, spooning over grilled meats, or serving with chips at gatherings. Its vibrant green color and bold bite make it a standout condiment for any casual meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, and garlic in a saucepan, then add enough water to just cover them. Sprinkle the salt on top, bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook until the tomatillos are soft and slightly brownish in color, 20 to 30 minutes. Add more water as needed to prevent the mixture from burning as it cooks.
- 2
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Calories 6.65 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.21 g Low Source
- Carbs 1.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.13 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 14.8 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.42 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.45 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 2.93 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.09 mg Low Source
- Potassium 39.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.62 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spicy Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 32, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Minced Garlic, Onion, Salt, and Serrano Pepper. Each serving provides about 6.65 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde)?
- It is a Tex-Mex salsa recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Spicy Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) made of?
- The main ingredients are Minced Garlic, Onion, Salt, Serrano Pepper, Tomatillo. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde)?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 6.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Tomatillo Green Salsa (Salsa Verde) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
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