Recipe: Salsa Verde

Posted online June 29, 2016 | 12:46 pm

Ingredients

18 tomatillos (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 large white onion
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3-5 Serrano chiles

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

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Serves:

This “green salsa” packs a fresh and spicy flavor. Ideal for chip dipping or for adding extra zest to many Mexican entrees.

See this spicy and fresh salsa in action in The Food Channel's 90 Seconds in the Kitchen series, here.

Why Try? The green color adds interest and eye appeal, and pays it off with fiery Mexican flavor.

Foodie Byte: You can include the leaves and stems from the cilantro if you wish—except the large bottom stem.

Preparation

Remove husks & stems and halve the tomatillos.
Remove stem from all serranos and seeds from two of the chiles.
Chop onion in large dice.
Place all ingredients in processor and puree until smooth. Serve with crisp tortilla chips or use as condiment with other Mexican dishes.

Nutritional Information

Calories 34, Carbohydrates 6g, Fat 0.98g, Fat Calories 9, Fiber 2g, Protein 1g, Saturated Fat 0.14g, Sodium 161mg. Daily Values: Calcium 8.38mg 1%, Phos 39.72mg 4%, Copper 0.08mg 4%, Zinc 0.23mg 2%, Panto 0.15mg 2%, Biotin 0.22mcg 73%, Iodine 0.12mcg 0%, Magnesium 20.1mg 5%, Iron 0.62mg 3%, Vitamin B6 4%, Vitamin C 21%, Vit E-a-Toco 1%, Vitamin A 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.