Terrific Tomatillo Salsa
Elevate your appetizer game with this zesty and versatile Terrific Tomatillo Salsa! Bursting with fresh and tangy flavors, this recipe highlights cooked tomatillos blended with aromatic garlic, jalapeño, and onion, balanced perfectly with lime juice and cilantro for a bright, herbaceous kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy homemade salsa is a must-have for everything from tortilla chip dipping to layering over tacos, enchiladas, and more. The boiled tomatillos lend a velvety texture, while the jalapeño provides just the right amount of heat. Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and effortless preparation make this salsa a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering! Perfect for fans of Mexican cuisine, this fresh tomatillo salsa is your new go-to condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 medium-sized Tomatillos
- 1 medium-sized Jalapeño pepper
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 small White onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Husk the tomatillos and rinse them under warm water to remove their sticky residue.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the tomatillos, jalapeño pepper, and garlic cloves to the pot.
Boil the ingredients for 5-7 minutes, or until the tomatillos turn a dull green color and are slightly softened. Drain the water and allow them to cool slightly.
While the tomatillos are cooling, peel and roughly chop the onion.
In a blender or food processor, combine the boiled tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and water.
Blend the ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice, if necessary.
Transfer the salsa to a bowl or jar and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salsa with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*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.
