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Roasted tomatillo salsa in a black cast iron dish with chips in the background.
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Thick, chunky, spicy, and tangy, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa is packed with flavor and a tasty alternative to red salsas. So easy to make, serve this easy dip with chips or add it as a sauce to tacos, enchiladas, and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: dip, roasted tomatillo salsa, salsa, tomatillos
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos about 4-6
  • 2 jalapenos seeded and halved
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet onion small dice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400-F.
  • Add the cleaned and quartered tomatillos, seeded jalapeno, and garlic cloves to a baking sheet or shallow casserole pan.
  • Roast the veggies at 400-F until they're lightly golden brown; About 15-20 minutes. The tomatillos will give off a lot of juice - that's OK.
  • Transfer the mixture and any pan juices to a food processor and add the cilantro. Pulse until the veggies are chopped and saucy but not pureed. You want the salsa to be a little bit chunky.
  • Mix in the finely diced onion, season with salt and chill in the fridge until ready to eat.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • To keep the veggies from burning, keep them close together - but not overlapping - on the baking sheet.
  • Want it spicier? Use a serrano chili instead of jalapenos.
  • Don't like it so spicy? Use a poblano pepper instead of jalapenos.
  • Make a double batch and freeze some of this salsa for later!
*The sodium values from the salt are not included in the nutritional calculations.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg