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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Easy Salsa Verde

    Easy Salsa Verde

    Published Aug 8, 2017 · Modified Jan 5, 2023 by Renee · 4 Comments · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easy Salsa Verde made in just 15 minutes with fresh tomatillos and no roasting required.

    Overhead view of salsa verde in a bowl on a plate with chips.

    Homemade salsa verde is actually pretty easy to make and just requires a few fresh ingredients that can be found at most local grocery stores.

    Most salsas are made by roasting the ingredients to create smokiness and depth in flavor, like this chile de arbol salsa. However thanks to my Mother in law, this salsa verde recipe requires no roasting. Instead, the tomatillos are boiled and blended with fresh cilantro.

    How to prepare the tomatillos

    The base for salsa verde is tomatillos. If you've never seen one, they look just like a green tomato, but covered in a husk.

    If you're not using the tomatillos that day, store them in a bowl with no lid, and place in a cool dry place.

    Salsa Verde in a glass mason jars.

    When making the salsa, start by removing the tomatillo from the husk and place in a colander. The tomatillos have a waxy residue from the husk. They need to be washed well then dried with a kitchen cloth.

    If they are really waxy, you can add a little bit of vinegar to a bowl of water and place the peeled tomatillos in the bowl for a few minutes, then rinse again.

    Ingredients

    Place the washed tomatillos in a small pot with half an onion, and 1-2 Jalapenos (depends how spicy you want it). Cover with water and boil for about 10 minutes. 

    Ingredients for salsa verde in a sauce pot.

    The tomatillos will go from bright green to a yellowish-green after boiling.

    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatills, onion, and jalapeno to a blender and add half a cup of the cooking liquid.

    Then add a handful of cilantro, 2 raw garlic cloves, and salt. Blend well and taste for seasoning.

    Storing and Serving

    Pour into a jar and place in the refrigerator to cool down. Salsa can be stored in a airtight jar for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

    Hand holding a chip dipping into salsa.

    You can also store smaller portions in a freezer safe bag, and defrost what you need. The salsa still tastes great!

    Once you make this Salsa Verde, you can use it for Salsa Chicken or for a Vegan Fajita Bowl.

    Up close view of salsa verde in a yellow bowl with tortilla chips on the side.

    Salsa Verde Recipe

    Renee Fuentes
    Easy Salsa Verde made in just 15 minutes with fresh tomatillos and no roasting required.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Servings 8

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Pound Tomatillos Husk removed and rinsed well
    • ½ Onion Halved
    • 1- 2 Jalapenos Can be de-seeded for less spice, use more or less depending on how spicy you want it.
    • Cilantro Handful (some people love cilantro, some don't, so use what you prefer.)
    • 2 Cloves Garlic
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Cup Cooking Liquid

    Instructions
     

    • Remove husk from tomatillo and place in a colander. Rinse well to remove waxy residue from skin. You can also use a kitchen towel to remove all the wax from the skin.
    • Place rinsed tomatillos in a small pot with halved onion, and jalapenos. Cover with water and boil for about 10 minutes, till they soften.
    • In a blender add a handful of cilantro, 2 raw garlic cloves, the boiled tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, and ½ cup of the cooking liquid, and salt. Blend well and taste for seasoning.
    • Pour Salsa into a glass jar to cool, then serve.

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    Notes

    You can also add canned green chiles or diced avocado afterward to make it chunkier. Store salsa in airtight jars in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze if needed.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Keyword Green Salsa, Salsa Verde
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    1. Masha says

      August 14, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you for the recipe! Homemade food is always the best, especially if the vegetables are from your own garden!

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      • Renee says

        August 16, 2017 at 11:48 am

        Hi Masha- You're welcome! Yes love fresh ingredients too 🙂

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