Salsa de Tomatillo
This bright, tangy salsa blends softened tomatillos with onion, garlic, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro for a lively balance of tart and herbal notes. Serve Salsa de Tomatillo with chips at the table, spoon it over tacos, or use it as a punchy base for chilaquiles when you want something fresh and zippy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the tomatillos in a nonreactive saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the tomatillos soften and start to burst, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the tomatillos and transfer them to a food processor or blender with the onion, the garlic, the jalapeños, the cilantro, the salt, and the pepper. Blend until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Calories 30.55 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.32 g Low Source
- Carbs 6.03 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.24 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1.15 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.58 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.92 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 84.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.17 mg Low Source
- Potassium 78.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 5.96 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 14.46 mg Moderate
- 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
Salsa de Tomatillo is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, and Onion. Each serving provides about 30.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salsa de Tomatillo?
- It is a Mexican salsa recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or snack.
- What is Salsa de Tomatillo made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Onion, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Salsa de Tomatillo?
- 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 30.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salsa de Tomatillo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
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