Homemade Salsa Verde | How to Make Salsa Verde | Easy Salsa Verde Recipe | Green Salsa

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.

Remove the outer skin from the tomatillos and wash them.

Drop the tomatillos into a pot.

Add 4 serrano chili peppers (with or without seeds depending on desired spiciness).

Chop and add 1 white onion to the pot.

Add 4 cloves of garlic to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover all ingredients (about 3 cups).

Bring to a boil over medium to high heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes.

Check that the liquid has reduced and the veggies are soft.

Add a handful of cilantro to the blender.

Pour the tomato mixture (liquid and all) into the blender.

Add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of lime juice to the blender.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin to the blender.

Blend until smooth.

Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a high-sided saucepan over medium to high heat.

Carefully pour in the blended salsa verde and bring to a light simmer.

Reduce heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until thickened.

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