Homemade Salsa Verde

Directions

  1. 1Heat the oven until hot.
  2. 2Place the tomatillos and jalapeño on a baking sheet and roast until softened and lightly charred.
  3. 3Transfer the roasted tomatillos and jalapeño to a blender.
  4. 4Add the onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the blender.
  5. 5Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed to loosen the salsa.
  6. 6Taste and adjust with more salt or lime juice until the flavor is bright and balanced.
  7. 7Let the salsa rest briefly so the flavors come together.
  8. 8Stir before serving.

Ingredients

  • 8 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed and chopped
  • 0.5 small onion, diced
  • 0.5 fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • to taste Salt
  • as needed Water

Equipment

ovenbaking sheetblender

Tips

  • Use 2 jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Roast vegetables until softened and lightly charred to bring out their natural sweetness and depth.
  • Add water as needed to loosen the salsa.
  • Taste and adjust with more salt or lime juice until the flavor is bright and balanced.
  • Let the salsa rest briefly so the flavors come together.