Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Roasted tomatillo salsa is perfect for game day snacking. The rich taste of smoky tomatillos blends perfectly with jalapenos and garlic.
Servings: 2 to 3 Cups
Calories: 156kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh tomatillos husked and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic papery skin left intact
- 2 serrano peppers
- ⅔ cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- Place tomatillos, serrano peppers and garlic cloves on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Place baking sheet under the broiler and cook until tomatillos are soft and starting to blacked, 7 to 8 minutes. The garlic and serrano peppers should be removed from the tray if starting to blacken too much.
- Remove skin from garlic and cut the stems off the serrano peppers.
- Using tongs, transfer the tomatillos, serrano peppers and garlic to the bowl of a food processor.
- Add cilantro, lime juice and salt, and pulse to puree to a slightly chunky consistency.
- Transfer salsa to a serving dish, let cool and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 1280mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 60.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.9mg