Charred Salsa Verde with Heat
Charred Salsa Verde with Heat brings a bright, tangy punch from roasted tomatillos balanced by the gentle smokiness of blistered poblanos and the kick of serranos. Flecks of cilantro and a hint of garlic round it out with fresh, herbal notes. Serve with tortilla chips, spoon over tacos, or drizzle on grilled meats when you want a lively, roasted green salsa.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Salsa Verde with Heat, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 68
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Place the poblano peppers, serrano peppers, and tomatillos on the hot grill, and cook, turning every 2 minutes, until the pepper skins are evenly charred and blackened and the tomatillos have turned pale yellow and begun to release juice, about 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the grill.
- 3
Scrape off most of the charred pepper skin, cut off the stems, slice the peppers lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
- 4
Put the onion and garlic in a food processor bowl and pulse about 4 times to chop. Add the peppers and pulse 4 times to roughly chop, then add the tomatillos and salt. Pulse 4 or more times until as smooth as you like, and stir in the cilantro.
- Calories 36.57 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.6 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 6.67 g 2%
- Total Fat 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.15 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 114.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 10.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 20.4 mg Good Source 23%
- 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
Charred Salsa Verde with Heat is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Poblano Pepper. Each serving provides about 36.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Salsa Verde with Heat?
- It is a Tex-Mex salsa recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Charred Salsa Verde with Heat made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Poblano Pepper, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Salsa Verde with Heat?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 36.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Salsa Verde with Heat easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Charred Salsa Verde with Heat healthy?
- Charred Salsa Verde with Heat has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 36.57 calories and 0.6 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. 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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