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Salsa Verde in a glass bowl
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Homemade Salsa Verde

Spice up your meals with homemade salsa verde! This authentic Mexican sauce made of tomatillos, jalapenos, lime juice, and cilantro is delicious as a dip for chips or as a sauce for tacos, burritos, or any dish you want big boost of flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 29kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked
  • 3 jalapenos, stemmed
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, stemmed
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tablespoons salt

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine tomatillos, jalapenos and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil for about 5 to 8 minutes or until softened. With a slotted spoon, remove from.
  • In a blender, combine tomatillos, chili peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse a few times until blended to process to desired consistency. 
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg