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    Home » Recipes » Seasoning Sauces & Marinades

    Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde

    Published: Jun 21, 2022 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Nicole · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde with someone dipping a chip into it.

    This Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde is super flavorful and easy to make. Simply roast the tomatillos, then blend with basic salsa ingredients.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    You will love how easy this green salsa is to make. Just toss the tomatillos and pepper in a heated oven to roast for 15 minutes, then blend with a few simple ingredients. It's something different to serve than your typical red tomato salsa.

    What is a Tomatillo?

    A tomatillo looks like a bright green tomato covered in a dry leafy husk, however it is not a tomato. Tomatillos are more acidic and tart than tomatoes, with a bright flavor. You can eat them cooked or raw, though cooking them typically makes them a little sweeter (especially roasted tomatillos).

    To tell if a tomatillo is ripe, peel back the husk to see the fruit. It should be bright green and firm, but not rock hard. Do not use if there are soft spots. You want to look for tomatillos that the husk tightly covers most of the fruit.

    Though they can be served in many dishes, the most popular way to enjoy them is in salsa verde.

    Ingredients

    With just a handful of ingredients, you can easily make this homemade restaurant style salsa verde.

    • Tomatillos: About a pound of ripe tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed.
    • Pepper: A serrano or jalapeño pepper, depending on which spice level you prefer. Serranos are spicier than jalapeños. To make it mild, just leave out the pepper.
    • Cilantro: Fresh cilantro.
    • Onion: A white onion, chopped. You can use a yellow onion if you don't have a white one.
    • Garlic: Two cloves of garlic.
    • Lime Juice: The juice of 1 lime. This is about 2 tablespoons. Fresh lime juice is best in this recipe.
    • Sea Salt: To round out the flavors. Add more to taste.
    Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde in a small bowl on a plate with tortilla chips.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    2. Place the tomatillos and the pepper on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until they start to brown and soften. Set aside to cool for a couple minutes.
    3. Remove and discard the stem and seeds from the pepper. Place the tomatillos, pepper, cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice, and sea salt in a food processor or blender. Process until desired consistency.
    4. Taste and season with salt as desired. Serve and enjoy!

    To Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Variations

    I love this salsa verde as it is, however there are a few ways you can make it your own. If you want to make it mild, just leave out the peppers. For more spice, add an extra jalapeño or serrano pepper.

    Although tomatillos become less tart when you roast them, if you want this salsa even sweeter, you can add a drizzle of honey when blending it.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Serve as an appetizer or snack dip with some tortilla chips. I love these Late July Tortilla Chips.
    • Drizzle it over tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, quesadillas or burrito bowls.
    • Spoon over some grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp.
    • Stir it into scrambled eggs or put inside a cheese omelet.
    • Serve it as a dipping sauce for nachos.
    Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    When are tomatillos in season?

    Tomatillos are in season from early summer through early fall, but can be found in many grocery stores throughout the year.

    Do I have to roast the tomatillos to make salsa verde?

    Though you do not have to roast the tomatillos to make salsa verde, they become much less tart when doing so.

    More Recipes

    If you like this recipe, then you'll love these other sauces and dips.

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    Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde

    Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde

    • Author: Nicole | Fresh Apron
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: about 2 cups 1x
    • Category: Salsa
    • Method: Blend
    • Cuisine: Mexican
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    This Homemade Restaurant Style Salsa Verde is super flavorful and easy to make. Simply roast the tomatillos, then blend with basic salsa ingredients.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
    • 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro
    • ¼ cup white onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • juice of 1 lime
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    2. Place the tomatillos and the pepper on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until they start to brown and soften. Set aside to cool for a couple minutes.
    3. Remove and discard the stem and seeds from the pepper. Place the tomatillos, pepper, cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice, and sea salt in a food processor or blender. Process until desired consistency.
    4. Taste and season with more sea salt, as desired. Serve and enjoy!

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    Notes

    If you'd like it more sweet, add a drizzle of honey, to taste.

    To store, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ cup
    • Calories: 23
    • Sugar: 2.6 g
    • Sodium: 50.3 mg
    • Fat: 0.6 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
    • Fiber: 1.3 g
    • Protein: 0.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: salsa, tomatillos, green salsa, taco toppings, dip, appetizer

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