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Mexican · Sauce / condiment

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillos blistered under the broiler, then blended with onion, garlic, cilantro and cumin into a tangy, gentle green salsa. The broiler does the hard work, and the hot sauce lets you choose how much heat you want.

  • YieldMakes about 3 cups (720 ml)
  • Hands-on20 min
  • Total40 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 8fresh tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed well
  • 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼sweet onion, diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 3 tbspcilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbspdistilled white vinegar
  • 2 tbsphot sauce, more or less to taste
  • ½ tspground cumin
  • 1 tspkosher salt
  • to tastefreshly ground black pepper

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Olive
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Chili peppers
  • Tomatillo
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Black and white pepper
  • Cumin
  • Chili heat (capsaicin)

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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