Salsa Verde | Tamil | Green Sauce | Mexican | Traditional | Green Tomato | Jalapeno | Molcajate

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatillos

Canned tomatillos are often less expensive and still provide a similar flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is a budget-friendly alternative.

Husk and rinse the tomatillos under cold water.

Char the tomatillos and jalapeño on a hot skillet until they are blackened.

Remove the stems from the jalapeño and place the tomatillos and jalapeño in a blender.

Add chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the blender.

Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Serve fresh with tortilla chips.

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