Best 7 Quick Green Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

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When life hands you unripe tomatillos or you simply do not have the time to wait for them to ripen on their own, fret not! With this comprehensive guide, you will learn how to make a delectable quick green tomatillo salsa that bursts with vibrant flavors and adds a zesty kick to any dish. From selecting the perfect tomatillos to mastering the art of balancing flavors, this article will provide you with the knowledge and techniques you need to craft a salsa that is both speedy and satisfying.

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TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE



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This authentic Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!

Provided by Kimberly Binning

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tomatillos, husked
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 serrano chile peppers, minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chile pepper into a saucepan. Season with cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt; pour in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Using a blender, carefully puree the tomatillos and water in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

QUICK GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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I make this tangy, versatile tomatillo salsa to accompany a range of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It's always great with shrimp and fish, and it's my go-to salsa for tacos with chicken in the filling, and with vegetables like potatoes and greens, summer squash and corn. I roast the tomatillos under the broiler before blending them to get a deep, toasty flavor. You can also roast the chiles if you want a deeper roasted-spicy flavor, as opposed to grassy-spicy flavor. If you wish to roast the chiles alongside the tomatillos, place the whole chiles on the baking sheet, too; they will be done faster than the tomatillos, only a minute or two on each side. Once they're cool enough to handle, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop, then proceed with the recipe.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 to 4 jalapeño or serrano chiles, to taste, coarsely chopped (and seeded, if you would like a milder salsa)
1/4 cup chopped white or yellow onion, soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, positioning a rack at the highest setting under the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place tomatillos on top, stem side down. Broil 2 to 5 minutes, until charred on one side. Turn tomatillos over and broil 2 to 5 minutes longer, until charred. Transfer tomatillos to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil.
  • Add chiles, onions, garlic (if using), cilantro and 1/4 cup water to blender and blend to a coarse purée. Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

QUICK ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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This is a classic Mexican blender tomatillo salsa. Once the tomatillos are roasted there is no cooking involved. Serve this tangy, medium-hot salsa with roasted or microwaved tortilla chips, or use it for quick tacos or as an easy condiment for grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups, serving six to eight

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 to 4 jalapeño or serrano chilies, roasted if desired (see below), seeded for a milder salsa, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion, soaked for five minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
About 1/2 cup water, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place the tomatillos on top, stem side down. If you wish to roast the chilies, place them on the baking sheet as well. Place under the broiler at the highest rack setting and broil two to five minutes, until charred on one side (the chilies will be charred after a minute or two). Turn over and broil on the other side for two to five minutes, until charred on the other side. Remove from the heat. If you have roasted the chilies, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop.
  • Transfer the tomatillos and chilies to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil. Add the onion, cilantro and 1/4 cup water to the blender and blend to a coarse purée. Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 186 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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Make and share this Green Tomatillo Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups or so

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 lbs tomatillos
1/3 cup chopped cilantro (, or more)
1/2-1 small jalapenos or 1/2-1 small serrano pepper, seeded and minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup lime juice
salt

Steps:

  • Husk tomatillos and place on a baking pan.
  • Roast them, uncovered in a 400* oven until spotted brown.
  • This should take around 40 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • On a food processor whirl the tomatillos, cilantro and jalapeno until smooth.
  • Pulse in broth and lime juice.
  • Taste and salt to preference.
  • Serve at room temp.
  • You can cook this down if you like it a bit thicker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 194.1, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 3.2

TOMATILLO SALSA (GREEN SALSA)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked, washed and cut into quarters
2 - 4 large jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, cut in half
1/2 cup cold water
2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In blender place tomatillos, jalapenos and water. Puree until just chunky. Add remaining ingredients and puree about 2 minutes more, or until no large chunks remain. This salsa keeps in the refrigerator, in a covered container, about 3 days.

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
Fresh hot green chiles, to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno), stemmed
5 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed), roughly chopped
Scant 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Salt

Steps:

  • Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuous, sweet-sour richness of the roasted version, tomatillos are about brightening tang. The buzz of the fresh hot green chile adds thrill, all of which adds up to a condiment most of us simply don't want to live without.
  • For the All-Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and 1/4 cup water. Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
  • For the Roasted version:
  • Preheat a broiler.
  • Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatillos and chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and chiles, including all the delicious juice that has run onto the baking sheet. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, blend to a coarse puree, and scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA (RICK BAYLESS)



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Next time I make this I won't put in as much water. Too me the texture was a little runnier than I like. Flavor was excellent. Recipe courtesy of Food Network and Rick Bayless. Luckily, I tripled this recipe (posted as written).

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 -6 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
fresh hot green chili, to taste (2 serranos or 1 jalapeno, stemmed)
5 -6 sprigs fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (thick stems removed)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Roughly chop tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro, and 1/4 cup water.
  • Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish.
  • Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 147.9, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Choose firm, green tomatillos for the best flavor and texture.
  • Roast the tomatillos and jalapeños before blending to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a blender or food processor to achieve the desired consistency for your salsa.
  • Season the salsa to taste with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Serve the salsa immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy green tomatillo salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. With its bright, tangy flavor and vibrant green color, this salsa is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give this green tomatillo salsa a try!

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