Irresistible Easy Salsa Verde in Just 20 Minutes
A simple and fresh salsa verde recipe perfect for tacos, chips, or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 small white onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño, stem removed
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeño on a baking sheet.
- Broil for 5-7 minutes until charred.
- Transfer ingredients to a blender.
- Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For milder salsa, remove jalapeño seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg