Salsa Verde

Submitted by Dane Groves

Photograph of Salsa Verde in a bowl

Salsa verde is made from tomatillos. It makes an excellent salsa or base for chili. Try using this recipe in combination with the Quinoa White Chicken Chili.

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds tomatillos
  • 2 jalapeño peppers (sliced in half and seeded)
  • 1 small onion (sliced into wedges)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 lime (juice and zest)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the tomatillos, jalapeƱos and onion in a single layer on a baking sheet or dish.
  2. Cook in oven at 400° until tender. About 15-20 minutes.
  3. When they are cool enough, remove the out husks from the tomatillos.
  4. Put tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, lime juice and cilantro into a food processor or blender and puree.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Adapted from Running to the Kitchen