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Easy Salsa Verde

A healthy, flavorful, homemade salsa verde that's easy to make.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound tomatillos husks removed, rinsed, and halved
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper halved, seeds and membrane removed
  • 1 yellow onion sliced in ½' thick rings
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed, or equivalent (I use Christopher Ranch minced in a jar)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Set oven broiler on low and place one oven rack closest to flame.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place cut tomatillos and pepper flesh side down, and onion slices on baking sheet.
  • Place under broiler for 5 minutes. Turn vegetables.
  • Broil for another 5 minutes, or until vegetables just begin to char.
  • Remove and transfer to food processor.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Pulse until well blended.
  • Salsa verde is ready to use.
  • Store in a bowl or jar with a tight seal in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Keyword Salsa Verde