Ingredients (5)
- 1 pound tomatillos, papery skins removed
- 3 serrano chiles, stems removed and coarsely chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Calories41
- Fat1.21g
- Saturated fat0.16g
- Trans fat
- Carbs7.69g
- Fiber2.52g
- Sugar4.78g
- Protein1.36g
- Cholesterol
- Sodium289.29mg
- Nutritional Analysis per serving (4 servings) Powered by
Get fresh food news delivered to your inbox
Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest tips, tricks, recipes and more, sent twice a week.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
This fresh tomatillo salsa recipe has a pleasant kick of heat. Try spooning it on Tequila Shrimp and Asadero Quesadillas, Carne Asada, or Chilaquiles—washed down with a big Tequila Sunrise.
Game plan: If you prefer a more mild salsa recipe, seed and devein the chiles first.
This salsa recipe was featured as part of our Tamales for the Holidays project.
Instructions
- 1Place tomatillos in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until tomatillos just give way when pierced with a knife but aren’t falling apart, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
- 2Place tomatillos and remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until almost smooth (do not overblend or the salsa will be thin and watery). You may need to stop the blender and smash down the tomatillos with a rubber spatula to get the blades moving.
- 3Place the salsa in a container with a tightfitting lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. The salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recommended from Chowhound
Guides
How to Stick to Healthy Eating Resolutions for the New Year
by Brianne Garrett | New year, new me. It’s a popular mantra that we all tell ourselves going into a new year—vowing that...
Guides
5 Plant-Based Swaps for the Carbs You Crave
by Gretchen Lidicker | Trying to cut carbohydrates? There are plenty of great plant-based substitutes for your favorite carbs...
Guides
13 Easy Ingredient Swaps for Healthier Cooking
by Dan McKay and Jen Wheeler | These easy, healthy ingredient swaps are proof that eating healthy doesn't have to be a chore. Even...