Salsa Verde

Name: Salsa Verde
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed; 3 to 4 serrano peppers, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This flavorful salsa verde is delicious with tortilla chips, but it's also great served on tacos and grilled meats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos, husks removed
3 to 4 serrano peppers, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In an ungreased skillet, cook tomatillos over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes, turning frequently. Cool on a wire rack.
In a food processor, combine tomatillos, peppers, onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, garlic and salt; cover and pulse just until mixture is coarsely pureed.
Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 22 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

This flavorful salsa verde is delicious with tortilla chips, but it's also great served on tacos and grilled meats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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