Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1poundtomatillos, husked

  • ½cupfinely chopped onion

  • 1serrano chile pepper, minced

  • 1teaspoonminced garlic

  • 2tablespoonschopped cilantro

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh oregano

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt, or to taste

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

  • 2cupswater

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Place tomatillos, onion, chile pepper, and garlic into a large saucepan; season with cilantro, oregano, salt, and cumin. Pour in water and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

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  3. Transfer tomatillo mixture into a blender in batches; puree until smooth. If you prefer a thicker salsa verde, use a slotted spoon to transfer the tomatillo mixture into a blender, then add cooking water as needed to reach the desired consistency.

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  4. Serve with chips.

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Recipe Tip

If you prefer a thicker salsa verde, use a slotted spoon to transfer the tomatillo mixture into a blender; add cooking water as needed to reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories24
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
440mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
1g
2%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
13mg
1%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
180mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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