Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe

This Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe is perfect as a dip or as a sauce.

Made with tomatillos, jalapeño pepper, and garlic, this green colored salsa is savory, spicy, and somewhat tangy.

What is Salsa Verde?

Salsa Verde is a green colored salsa that is made with tomatillos as a base rather than red tomatoes.

I like that there are so many great ways to enjoy this green colored salsa .

Have you tried my Sheet Pan ‘Totchos’ (tater tot nachos)?

Those Sheet Pan Totchos ar the perfect combination of favorite comfort foods tater tots and nachos
This salsa verde would go great when served with those totchos!

Tomatillos are used as the base of this recipe. You can find tomatillos here.

Why we love homemade salsa verde .

This recipe is easy to make. There are many ways to enjoy homemade salsa verde as well.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It is the combination of tomatillos, chili peppers, cilantro, and lime juice that create the unique flavor that is tart, tangy, and slightly spicy.
• You can serve this salsa as a dip or as a sauce with about anything from chicken to tortilla chips.
• Salsa verde is different from regular red salsa yet, is a nice complement when served beside it.
• Tomatillos are a fruit and also good source for vitamins and minerals.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as omitting the jalapeño pepper or adding some chopped onion.
• This salsa tastes even better the next day when the flavors are allowed to meld together.

Ingredients needed to make this Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

• Tomatillos Your Tomatillos should be husked, rinsed, and air dried.
• Garlic. Use whole cloves with the papery skin still on (will be roasted).
• Jalapeño Pepper Whole as the seed and membranes will be removed after roasting.
• Onion. Use a whole onion that has been roughly chopped.
• Cilantro Use fresh leaves.
• Lime Juice and Lime Zest Fresh is preferred.
• Seasonings- Ground Cumin, Salt, and Pepper.

Tips for making the best Salsa Verde

For the best flavor, look for ripe tomatillos that are firm and vibrant green. Avoid ones that are overly ripe or have a yellowish color.

More helpful tips for you.

 

1. If you prefer a slightly sweeter salsa verde, you can add a teaspoon or two of honey, agave syrup, or a pinch of sugar. This can help balance the tanginess of the tomatillos and lime juice.
2. Using your broiler to roast the ingredients is the quickest and most efficient way to roast them. However, they can also be cooked in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, just drizzle them with a bit of olive oil beforehand.
3. This recipe is made by first roasting the tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeño pepper, which will give the salsa a rich flavor. Using a broiler works best however, you will need to keep an eye on the roasting ingredients to make sure that they do not burn. Slightly charred is okay for this recipe.
4. The skin from the garlic cloves should slide right off after roasting. There is no need to crush, slice, mince, or do anything else to the cloves other than roasting them.
5. Can I substitute tomatillos with green tomatoes? While both tomatillos and green tomatoes have a similar color, they have distinct flavors. Tomatillos have a tangy and slightly citrusy taste, while green tomatoes are more tart. It's best to use tomatillos for an authentic salsa verde flavor.
6. Do I have to roast the tomatillos, jalapeño pepper, and garlic? It’s totally up to you! Roasting the tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeño pepper adds depth and complexity to the salsa verde. It enhances their natural sweetness and imparts a smoky flavor

How to make this recipe for Homemade Salsa Verde .

Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Bake Time : 15 minutes .
Servings: 2 cups .

1. Prepare. Gather and prepare your ingredients as directed. This include removing the husks from the tomatillos and rinsing them.
2. Roast. Preheat your broiler on high and prep a rimmed baking sheet as desired (foil can work). Then, place the tomatillos, garlic cloves, jalapeño pepper on the baking sheet, leaving space between them. Broil the the ingredients until they become slightly charred and soft, carefully turning them over once during the process (about 8-12 minutes total). If some of the ingredients seem to be roasting faster than others, you can carefully remove them from the baking sheet.
3. Cool. Remove the roasted ingredients from the broiler and transfer them to a dish to cool.
4. Cooled. Once your roasted ingredients have cooled you can remove the skin from the garlic cloves and the stem, seeds, and membranes from the pepper (leave the seeds/membranes in if you want a spicier salsa) .
5. Process. You can use a good blender or food processor for this step. Start by processing or blending the tomatillos until fully blend.
6. Pulse. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until you reach your desired consistency. You can make adjustments with the seasonings as desired.
7. Serve. Transfer your salsa verde to a jar or serving bowl and let it set for at least a half hour for the flavors to meld together before serving. You can serve your homemade salsa verde with tortilla chips, tacos, or with any dish that could benefit from a zesty and tangy green salsa.

Expert Tip 👉 When working with jalapeño peppers it is a good idea to take precautions. Wearing food grade gloves and avoid touching your eyes for example.

How to store Salsa Verde

Salsa verde should be stored in an airtight container or sealed jar. When properly stored and refrigerated, salsa verde should keep for about a week. However, the freshness and quality will gradually diminish over time.

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Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe, a simple and flavorful Mexican inspired green dip or sauce made with tomatillos, jalapeño pepper, and garlic.

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