Mexican Salsa Verde Green Hot Sauce
Brighten up your meals with the zesty and vibrant flavors of homemade Mexican Salsa Verde Green Hot Sauce! This easy, 20-minute recipe bursts with authentic Mexican taste, featuring tangy tomatillos, spicy jalapeños, and the fresh kick of cilantro. Perfectly blended with garlic, onion, and a splash of lime juice, this smooth and versatile green hot sauce is ideal as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats—or as a delicious dip for tortilla chips. With its balance of heat and acidity, this salsa verde is a must-have for any lover of bold, homemade sauces. Make this quick and flavorful condiment today, and elevate your dishes with a classic taste of Mexico!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 medium-sized Tomatillos
- 2 medium-sized Jalapeños
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 0.5 cup, tightly packed Cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional)
Instructions
Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them thoroughly under warm water to remove any sticky residue.
Place the tomatillos and jalapeños in a medium saucepan. Fill the saucepan with water until the vegetables are just covered.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the tomatillos and jalapeños are softened and the tomatillos have turned from bright green to olive green.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the boiled tomatillos and jalapeños to a blender. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic cloves, onion, cilantro leaves, lime juice, and salt to the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and no chunks remain.
Taste the salsa verde and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the hot sauce to an airtight container or glass jar and let it cool completely before refrigerating. The flavors will deepen after resting for a couple of hours.
Serve your Mexican Salsa Verde Green Hot Sauce as a condiment for tacos, drizzled over burritos, or as a dip with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2425 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1810 mg | 39% | |
*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.
