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Green Sauce Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Zesty Green Sauce Tomatillo Salsa Verde You’ll Love

This Green Sauce Tomatillo Salsa Verde balances tangy and smoky notes, making it perfect for chips, tacos, or grilled meats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 1 pound tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 1-2 pcs jalapeños stems removed
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves tightly packed
  • 1 pcs lime juiced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender or food processor
  • Medium Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Arrange the husked tomatillos, quartered onion, unpeeled garlic, and jalapeños in a medium baking dish in a single layer.
  3. Roast for about 15–20 minutes until tender and slightly charred, stirring once halfway through.
  4. Cool for a few minutes, then peel the skins off the roasted garlic cloves.
  5. Blend the cooled tomatillos, onion, peeled garlic, and jalapeños with cilantro and lime juice until smooth.
  6. Season with salt and drizzle olive oil if desired, then pulse to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salsa verde in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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