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Salsa Verde

Updated Jul 16, 2020Published Jul 7, 2017 By Julia 1 CommentThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
Salsa verde is a spicy and tangy green sauce made with pureed tomatillos, chili peppers, onions, and seasonings. This sauce brightens up any meal, contributing a unique zesty flavor.
spooning up salsa verde in glass jar

Salsa Verde

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 30
Net Carbs: 4.5g

INGREDIENTS

  • 7 medium tomatillos, husked and chopped (Note 1)
  • 2 serrano peppers, chopped (Note 2)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime, juiced (2 tablespoons juice)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Puree Ingredients: Process all ingredients in food processor until pureed, about 20 seconds, pausing as needed to scrape down sides of food processor bowl.
  • Cook Sauce: Transfer contents of food processor to small saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, reducing heat as needed to maintain simmer. Sauce should darken as it cooks. Turn off heat and let stand to cool.
  • Serve: Serve (Note 3), or transfer sauce to lidded container and store in refrigerator (Note 4).

NUTRITION

Makes 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 30  
Total Fat 0g 0%
   Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Net Carb 4.5g  
Total Carb 7.5g 2%
   Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
   Sugars 3.5g  
Protein 0g  
Vitamin A 4% · Vitamin C 19% · Calcium 1% · Iron 4%

PHOTOS

spooning up salsa verde in glass jar
removing the husks from tomatillos
chopped tomatillos in food processor
chopped onions, cilantro, serranos in food processor
garlic, cumin, salt, and lime juice in food processor
processing tomatillos until pureed in food processor
simmering salsa verde in saucepan
overhead view of salsa verde with wooden spoon

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Tomatillos. You’ll need about 1 pound total. Tomatillos are green in color, the size of a very small tomato, and covered with a papery husk. They’re in season from early summer through fall, but are typically available year-round. You can find them in the produce section of U.S. supermarkets. Since tomatillos contribute a unique tart and zesty flavor, I don’t recommend substituting them with something else.
(2) Serranos. Use 2 serrano peppers for medium spiciness, or only 1 for a mild salsa. You can substitute with jalapeños, which aren’t as spicy as serranos. I include the seeds and membranes, which contain most of the capsaicin. If you’re sensitive to capsaicin, wear gloves while handling the peppers.
(3) Serving. Depending on how you’re using it, salsa verde can be served room temperature, warm, or cold. You can use it as a dip, as a condiment over scrambled eggs or meats like chicken, steak, pork, or fish (e.g., pan-seared swordfish and salmon). It’s also delicious as a sauce in burritos and tacos.
(4) Storage. Salsa verde should last up to 1 week in the refrigerator. If separation occurs, stir it up before using.

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Filed Under: Per Serving: Under 5g Net Carbs, Sauces and Dips Tagged With: 6-10ingredients, cilantro, cumin, featured, garlic powder, gluten free, lime, more60min, onion, paleo, serrano peppers, stovetop, tomatillo, vegan, vegetarian, whole30

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Leticia

I made it but realized I bought jalapeños as opposed to serrano chilis. It’s ok though. I added a few dried Arbol chilis. Came out delicious & spicy.

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