Description
A vibrant and tangy salsa made with roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, and fresh herbs, perfect for dipping or as a topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 jalapeños, stems removed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place tomatillos and jalapeños on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until blistered.
- While roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté chopped onion and garlic until golden.
- Let the roasted ingredients cool, then transfer them along with cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender.
- Blend until smooth or slightly chunky, adjusting lime or salt as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
Monitor roasting time to prevent burning. Fresh lime juice is essential for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa, tomatillo, roasted, dip, Mexican, appetizer