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Salsa Verde



Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes 
Makes: ~ 2 1/2 cups


 

Ingredients:

  • 12-15 medium sized tomatillos (husks removed)
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 serrano or jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
     

Directions:

  1. Place tomatillos in a sauce pan and cover with water. 
  2. Bring to boil, and simmer for 5 minutes or until soft.  Get rid of the water. 
  3. Place the tomatillos and all other ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until the salsa is as chunky as you like it. 
  4. Cool in refrigerator before serving.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos, rice, eggs, and more!
     


Notes:

Tomatillos are a green fruit with a tart flavor. The fruit is covered in a paper-like husk that is removed before cooking.  They are native to Mexico and are often used in sauces, salsas and preserves.