📌 Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2–3 tomatillos (or green tomatoes), roasted
  • 1 jalapeño (adjust to spice preference)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste

🕒 Quick Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

🌮 Serving Suggestions

  • Drizzle over tacos
  • Serve with grilled chicken or steak
  • Use as dip for tortilla chips
  • Add to burrito bowls

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Roast tomatillos and jalapeño until slightly charred.
  2. Add all ingredients into a blender or food processor.
  3. Blend until smooth but slightly textured.
  4. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.
  5. Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Chef Tip:
If you prefer a chunkier salsa, pulse instead of fully blending.

🔪 How to Roast Tomatillos Properly

  • Remove husks and rinse to eliminate stickiness.
  • Pat dry before roasting.
  • Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes.
  • Light blistering enhances flavor depth.
Roasting reduces acidity and adds a smoky sweetness to your Salsa Verde.

🌶 Spice Level

Mild to Medium (Adjust jalapeño)

🥬 Storage

Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.