Mexican Take Out Tomatillo Salsa
Transform your taco nights with this vibrant and authentic Mexican Take Out Tomatillo Salsa, a quick and easy recipe that bursts with bold, zesty flavors. Featuring roasted tomatillos, a kick of heat from jalapeño pepper, aromatic garlic, fresh cilantro, and a bright squeeze of lime, this homemade salsa is the perfect complement to tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or any Mexican dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this silky-smooth salsa combines traditional cooking techniques like simmering and blending for a restaurant-quality taste that’s effortlessly made at home. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this tomatillo salsa captures the essence of Mexican cuisine in every spoonful, making it a must-have for your next fiesta!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 medium-sized Tomatillos
- 1 large Jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 0.5 cups Cilantro leaves
- 1 medium Lime
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cups Water
Instructions
Peel the husks off the tomatillos and rinse them under warm water to remove their sticky residue.
Place the tomatillos, jalapeño pepper, and garlic cloves into a medium saucepan and fill with enough water to just cover the ingredients.
Bring the saucepan to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, or until the tomatillos turn pale green and are slightly softened.
Strain the cooked ingredients and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the cooked tomatillos, jalapeño, and garlic to a blender. Add the chopped white onion, cilantro leaves, the juice of one lime, salt, and 1/4 cup of water.
Blend the mixture on high until smooth. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as desired.
Pour the salsa into a serving bowl and let it cool further in the refrigerator, or serve immediately at room temperature with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2428 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1842 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.
