Salsa Verde is the perfect complement to all your favorite Mexican dishes. This bright, flavorful salsa is great with chips, quesadillas and even eggs.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: salsa verde sauce
Servings: 8
Calories: 18kcal
Author: Mirlandra Neuneker
Ingredients
½poundtomatillos – about 5-6 medium sized ones
1jalapeno pepper
1/3of a bunch of fresh cilantrojust the leafy tops, not the lower stems
¼cupwater
¼cupchopped onion
1tsp.olive or canola oil
¼tsp.salt
Instructions
Remove the husks and wash the tomatillos. Slice the stem end off of the jalapeno.
Coarsely chop the tomatillos and jalapeno. Remove the lower stems from the cilantro.
Add everything to the blender. Blend until you have a course puree and pour into a serving bowl.
You can let the salsa sit and develop a bit or serve immediately.