How To Make Salsa Verde

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatillos

Green tomatoes offer a similar tartness.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Serrano peppers provide comparable heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley can mimic the freshness of cilantro.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity without citrus.

Cut the vegetables to help them cook faster, except for the tomatillos.

Add the tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion into a pot with water and bring to a boil.

Chop the cilantro and set it aside.

Monitor the tomatillos as they change color from yellow to green, indicating they are cooked but still fresh.

Add the cooked onion and garlic into the blender first to avoid large chunks in the salsa.

Add the jalapeños and tomatillos to the blender in small batches, being careful not to splash.

Season with salt and pepper, and add chopped cilantro for flavor.

Add a little bit of oil to prevent clumping and make the salsa lighter.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary