Best 2 Green Tomato Salsa Verde Recipes
Are you looking for a unique and flavorful salsa recipe to add a zesty touch to your favorite dishes? Look no further! Green tomato salsa verde is a vibrant and versatile condiment that will tantalize your taste buds and add a pop of freshness to your meals. Made with fresh green tomatoes, herbs, and spices, this salsa is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional red salsa. Whether you use it as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos or enchiladas, or as a marinade for chicken or fish, green tomato salsa verde is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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GREEN TOMATO SALSA VERDE
Mexican salsa verde usually is made with tomatillos, not green tomatoes. (Tomatillos are in the same family as green tomatoes, but more closely related to the gooseberry.) But this version is a beautiful and delicious salsa, even without tomatillos.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories condiments, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield About 1 3/4 cups (more if thinned with water)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the green tomatoes on the baking sheet, stem-side down, and place under the broiler about 2 inches from the heat. Broil two to five minutes, until charred. Using tongs, turn the tomatoes over, and grill on the other side for two to five minutes, until blackened. Remove from the heat. When cool enough to handle, core the tomatoes and remove the charred skin. Quarter and place in a blender or a food processor fitted with a steel blade (I prefer the blender).
- Add the remaining ingredients, except the water, to the blender or food processor, and blend to a coarse or a smooth puree (to your taste). Transfer to a bowl, taste and adjust seasonings, and thin out with water if desired. Allow to stand for 30 minutes or longer before serving to allow the flavors to develop. You may wish to thin out after it stands.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 39, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
GREEN TOMATO SALSA VERDE
Steps:
- Halve the green tomatoes and slice out the interior section around the stem (see the instructional image in my post), then cut in half again to make quarters. Lay out the tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Turn on the broiler in your oven and set the baking sheet on a top rack a few inches from the flames. Broil for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. (If your oven does not have a broiler, use the hottest temperature your oven can reach and roast for 10 minutes or until lightly browned).
- Meanwhile, add the diced onions to a bowl and fill with cold water to soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the broiled green tomatoes to your food processor and pulse a few times to break them into pieces. Drain the water from the onion and add it along with the peppers, salt, cilantro, and lime juice. Pulse a few more times, until the desired texture is reached. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and lime juice if desired. The green tomato salsa can be served immediately, but it's even better after an hour or more in the fridge for the flavors to meld.
Tips:
- Choose firm, unblemished green tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- To remove the tartness, sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and let them rest for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Green tomatoes can be used to make a variety of dishes, including fried green tomatoes, green tomato salsa, and green tomato pie.
- Green tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber.
- If you can't find green tomatoes, you can substitute unripe tomatoes. However, the flavor of the dishes will be slightly different.
Conclusion:
Green tomatoes are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used to make a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they are also low in calories. So, next time you see green tomatoes at the market, don't be afraid to experiment with them. You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy them.
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