Easy Salsa Verde
A healthy, flavorful, homemade salsa verde that's easy to make.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
- 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
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.