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Roasted Salsa Verde

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5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 2 cups
Category Side dish/sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Author Lauren Grant of Zestful Kitchen

Description

Easy to make and ready in minutes, this tomatillo salsa verde is a delicious and versatile salsa!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
  • 1 small white onion quartered
  • 1 serrano chile stemmed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Heat broiler to high with rack set 6 inches from element.
  • Line baking sheet with foil. Arrange tomatillos, onion, and serrano on prepared baking sheet and roast under broiler until charred on all sides, 15–17 minutes, turning every few minutes to promote even charring.
  • Transfer tomatillos, onion, serrano, and any accumulated juices to a food processor. Add cilantro, garlic, honey, and salt and purée until smooth; season with salt taste. 

Notes

If you’re hesitant about the spice level in this salsa, seed the serrano chile before puréeing or swap in a jalapeño for the serrano.
Make it vegan: Use maple syrup or white sugar in place of the honey.

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