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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Published Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019

Tomatillos or “tomato verde” in Mexico, are bright, juicy. and fresh. In their freshest season in October, these amazing, pectin-filled veggies bring delicious flavor to tacos, enchiladas, rice, or as a salsa! Students at SEEDS recently made their own version of tomatillo salsa verde to enjoy during after-school. Here are three ways to make tomatillo salsa at home!

 

 

 

 

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 

1 1/2 lb tomatillos

2 cloves of garlic (or more, to taste)

1/2 cup cilantro leaves

1/2 cup chopped white onion

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Salt, to taste

Directions: 

TO BOIL & BLEND

  1. Place tomatillos without paper skins in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. 
  2. Blend the tomatillos and all other ingredeints in a blender or food processor to your desired consistency. 

TO SAUTE & BLEND

  1. Coat the bottom of a large skillet with vegetable oil of choice and place over high heat. 
  2. Add the tomatillos without papers to the skillet and brown, flipping over to brown on the other side. 
  3. Blend the tomatillos with the other ingredients and enjoy!

TO ROAST & BLEND

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. 
  2. Cut tomatillos (without papers) in half. 
  3. Place the tomatillos on a lined baking sheet cut side down and roast for 15 minutes or until the skins are slightly blackened. Halfway through the roasting, add the garlic cloves to the pan. 
  4. Blend the tomatillos and garlic with the other ingredients and enjoy!