Description
A vibrant and tangy salsa made with roasted tomatillos, garlic, and fresh ingredients, perfect for dipping or topping dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños or serrano peppers, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Olive oil, for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under cool water.
- Place tomatillos, garlic cloves, and onion wedges on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing the skins from the garlic.
- Add roasted tomatillos, garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and fresh chilies to a blender or food processor. Pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust with more lime juice or salt if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Fresh tomatillos are key. If unavailable, green tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salsa, tomatillo, roasted, dip, Mexican cuisine, vegan