Paleo Zesty Green Chili Salsa
Add a bold twist to your condiment repertoire with this Paleo Zesty Green Chili Salsa, a vibrant, smoky blend of charred tomatillos, jalapeño and serrano peppers, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Crafted in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe uses avocado oil and a squeeze of lime for richness and zesty brightness, making it a perfect addition to any clean-eating regimen. The skillet-roasting technique intensifies the natural flavors of the ingredients, creating a salsa that's as versatile as it is mouthwatering—ideal for topping tacos, dipping veggies, or drizzling over grilled meats. Whether smooth or chunky, this salsa is a flavorful, healthy option that keeps well for up to four days in the fridge.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium tomatillos
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers
- 1 medium serrano pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 large lime
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Peel and rinse the tomatillos, removing any sticky residue.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat (no oil needed).
Place the tomatillos, jalapeños, serrano pepper, and garlic cloves onto the skillet. Allow them to char slightly, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the tomatillos are softened and the peppers and garlic are blistered.
Roughly chop the charred jalapeños and serrano pepper, and remove the stems. For milder salsa, you can remove some or all of the seeds.
Peel the charred garlic cloves and roughly chop the onion.
In a blender or food processor, combine the charred tomatillos, peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, avocado oil, juice of the lime, sea salt, and water. Blend until desired consistency is reached (smooth or slightly chunky).
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice or salt to enhance the flavor.
Allow the salsa to cool completely and serve fresh. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1231 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*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.
