Easy Salsa Verde Recipe
This 6-ingredient homemade salsa verde is so easy to make in your own home. Add this salsa verde recipe to your enchiladas, tacos, nachos, and more!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Fat 1
Carbs 8
Protein 1
Yield 6
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. fresh tomatillos rinsed and husks removed (or canned whole tomatillos, poaching liquid discarded)
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- ½ medium white onion peeled
- 2 medium jalapeño or serrano peppers stemmed and seeded
- 1 cup fresh cilantro with stems
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients except for the cilantro and salt in a sauce pot and add just enough water to cover the vegetables. (If using canned tomatillos, drain away the brine and put them directly into the food processor).
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain away half of the water and transfer the rest of the ingredients to a food processor.
- Add the cilantro and salt to the food processor.
- Blend until almost smooth leaving a bit of texture.
- Taste the salsa to determine if it requires more salt – season to to taste. If the salsa needs a bit of acidity, add a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g