Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde
Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde balances bright, tangy tomatillos with deep roasted garlic and a warm kick from jalapeños. The broiled vegetables create a smoky backbone, rounded out with fresh cilantro for a clean herbal finish. Ideal for parties, taco nights, or as a vibrant dip, it pairs beautifully with chips, grilled meats, and breakfast eggs.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 64
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven broiler.
- 2
Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet.
- 3
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for a few minutes.
- 4
Remove the garlic cloves as soon as they are toasted to prevent a bitter taste.
- 5
Continue roasting the jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning them occasionally.
- 6
Set everything aside to cool.
- 7
Do not remove the charred bits from the tomatillos or peppers, as they add great flavor.
- 8
Place the peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro.
- 9
Add a little water if needed to help the mixture blend.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Refrigerate until serving.
- Calories 10.03 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 1.92 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.26 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.72 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 4.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 84.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 14.29 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.1 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper, Peeled Garlic, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 10.03 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde?
- It is a Tex-Mex salsa recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper, Peeled Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Tomatillo. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 10.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde healthy?
- Charred Tomatillo & Garlic Salsa Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 10.03 calories and 0.32 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic, 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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