Description
This homemade salsa verde recipe is fresh, tangy, and made with roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro. Perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or chips, this zesty green salsa is quick to make and naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb. Learn how to make salsa verde from scratch with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
1 lb tomatillos
2 jalapeños or serrano peppers
2 garlic cloves
1 small white onion
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them to remove their sticky coating.
2. Roast tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and onion at 425°F for 15 minutes until slightly charred. Alternatively, boil for 8 minutes for a brighter flavor.
3. Transfer to a blender. Add cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
4. Blend until smooth or pulse for a chunkier texture.
5. Taste and adjust salt, lime juice, or add more pepper for extra heat.
6. Serve immediately or chill for later use.
Notes
Roasting adds a smoky flavor, boiling keeps it fresher and brighter.
You can adjust the spice by using more or fewer peppers.
Use a high-speed blender for a super smooth texture or pulse for rustic salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salsa & Sauces
- Method: Roasting or Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg