Heart-Healthy Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa, a zesty and nutrient-packed condiment that's perfect for dips, toppings, or marinades. Made with roasted tomatillos, smoky poblano and jalapeño peppers, fresh cilantro, and a tangy splash of lime juice, this salsa delivers bold flavor while staying low in sodium and full of heart-friendly ingredients. The simple roasting technique enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatillos and mellows the spiciness of the peppers, creating a well-balanced, slightly smoky salsa. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's as versatile as it is healthy. Pair it with whole-grain tortilla chips, drizzle it over grilled chicken or seafood, or use it as a lively addition to tacos and grain bowls. Enjoy this wholesome, homemade salsa fresh from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized Tomatillos
- 1 large Poblano pepper
- 1 medium-sized (adjust to taste) Jalapeño pepper
- 1 small, chopped into quarters White onion
- 2 whole, peeled Garlic cloves
- 1 cup, loosely packed Cilantro
- 1 medium, juiced Fresh lime
- 0.5 teaspoons (optional, as per preference) Salt
- 0.25 cups Water
Instructions
Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them thoroughly to remove the sticky residue.
Place the tomatillos, poblano pepper, jalapeño pepper, onion quarters, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Roast them under the broiler in your oven on high for 5-7 minutes, flipping once, until they are slightly charred and softened.
Once roasted, let the vegetables cool for a few minutes. Then, remove the skins from the poblano and jalapeño if desired (to reduce bitterness or spice level), and de-seed them if you prefer a milder salsa.
Add the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor along with the cilantro, lime juice, salt (if using), and water.
Blend the mixture until smooth or to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice as needed.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl and allow it to cool completely in the refrigerator before serving. This will help the flavors meld together.
Serve with whole-grain tortilla chips or use as a topping for your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
