Roasted Salsa Verde
Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant roasted salsa verde, a fiesta of flavors that combines smoky roasted tomatillos, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for dipping chips or as a topping for tacos, this easy-to-make salsa is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and halved
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, halved (seeds removed for milder salsa)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place halved tomatillos on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 15-20 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
- In the last 10 minutes, add unpeeled garlic cloves and the halved jalapeño to the baking sheet.
- Once roasted, squeeze the garlic from its skin into a blender along with tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice if needed.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment by adding different peppers for varying heat levels or additional herbs for flavor depth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; no reheating necessary—just stir before serving.