Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

This Roasted Tomatillo Salsa has a nice kick from the jalapeño and comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more! 

 

I love a good taco night, and that restaurant salsa verde is always calling my name! I love it so much, I’ve figured out how to make it myself, but I have to share the key that really sets it apart… You want it roasted! It’s common to boil the tomatillos (easier, less flammable), but you can really bring out the full-bodied flavor when you put them under the broiler. Onions, tomatillos, and jalapenos all get a beautiful sweetness to them when just the right amount of high heat starts caramelizing their natural sugars. Trust me, this step takes just 2-3 minutes before you toss everything into the blender, but you will immediately taste the difference it makes!

Enjoy it as a dip with chips and veggies, drizzle it on top of some Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Rice, or mix it into soup for this Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili Verde. It’s packed full of flavor and just takes two simple steps to make.

Why You’ll Love This Tomatillo Sauce

• It’s healthy – This easy appetizer has just 46 calories, 2 grams of fat, 4 net carbs, and 1 gram of protein. This is a great condiment choice when you want to add TONS of flavor without a lot of calories or carbs to weigh you down.
• You’ll never waste it – This salsa will last up to 6 days in the fridge, but you can also freeze it up to 2 months! This means you can enjoy a little at a time, portion it out for recipes, and keep it around whenever you want.
• It makes everything better – This goes with SO much! Add it to eggs, quesadillas, taco salad… It works as a marinade for meat or veggies, can be added into soups, and works great as a sauce with wraps, burritos, and more. This means one recipe can go a really long way!

Salsa Verde Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. You can find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Fresh tomatillos – These are not green tomatoes but actual tomatillos… It’s a common confusion, so just make sure you’re grabbing the right thing!
• Fresh jalapeños – These will have the brightest flavor, and you can adjust the spice level by leaving out the seeds entirely or adding some in. Jarred jalapenos will not give you the same flavor.
• White onion – You can swap this out for a yellow onion for a sweeter flavor. Red onion will give a different flavor, but it’s also delicious.
• Garlic – These can just be smashed or roughly chopped–Not minced.
• Olive oil – Your preferred oil is fine. This will help bring out the deeper flavors during the roasting process.
• Salt – Adjust based on your preferences.
• Fresh cilantro – There’s really not a good substitute for this if you aren’t a fan of cilantro. You can replace with parsley if you’d like, but it does make the flavor more Italian than Mexican.
• Spices (garlic salt, cumin, onion powder) – These are simple flavor boosters.
• Lime juice – Adds tons of flavor and brightens the whole salsa. Fresh lime juice has the most flavor, but bottled makes things very convenient.

How to Make Salsa Verde

This easy tomatillo salsa comes together without much work at all! Here’s a step-by-step guide for making this green salsa.

1. Prep

Pull the husks off of the tomatillos. After the husks are removed, they are a little bit sticky, so just wash them really well. While those are drying, line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or greased aluminum foil and set aside.

2. Roast

Place the tomatillos, halved jalapenos (seed the jalapenos if you don’t want it very spicy), and roughly Schopped the onions on the prepared baking sheet. sprinkle with olive oil and salt. Once they’re lightly covered, turn on your broiler. Broil for about 1 minute or until they’re a bit charred on the outside, then flip the veggies and broil another minute or so.

3. Blend

Remove the blistered veggies from the oven and allow them to cool. Dump everything into the blender with the cilantro, lime juice, and spices. Process/blend until it reaches your preferred consistency. It’s really that easy!

How to Use Tomatillo Salsa

You can spoon this roasted tomatillo salsa over your favorite tacos, burritos, chimichangas, nachos, and so much more. We love it in this Keto White Chicken Chili or Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. It’s great stirred into Seasoned Black Beans or as a dip for Cheesy Keto Taco Bites.

If you’re looking for some low-carb option, here’s a great list of Keto Mexican Food Recipes that would work great with this salsa!

Salsa Verde Recipe Tips

• Note that this is a recipe for roasted tomatillo salsa. Tomatillos are NOT the same thing as green tomatoes, so don’t confuse the two.
• For a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeños.
• Let the veggies cool slightly before blending them up. You don’t want to accidentally splatter yourself with hot salsa!

Storing Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Homemade tomatillo salsa verde will last up to six days in the fridge. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to two months. You can freeze it in small portions (using ice cube trays or these 1/2 cup freezing containers) so it’s easy to use a little at a time in various recipes.

More Easy Dips to Make:

• Jalapeño Ranch Dip
• Avocado Bacon Dip
• Slow Cooker Bean Dip
• Slow Cooker Sweet Corn Dip