Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa verde is full of fresh and vibrant flavors. It's a little spicy, tangy and so good you may just want to eat it with spoon.
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Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is the Best!
If you have only had salsa verde out of a jar, you are missing out on something absolutely delicious. Homemade Roasted salsa verde is so fresh tasting, it doesn't even compare to store bought. It's super easy to make and perfect for dipping or pouring over tacos, nachos, eggs or anything that you enjoy with salsa.
Tomatillos are the star ingredient in salsa verde, and when you roast them, the tartness of the tomatillo mellows out bringing a new level of flavor.
I have played around making salsa verde with raw tomatillos, which is tasty too, but with a tart flavor. We prefer our salsa verde with roasted tomatillos.
What is a Tomatillo?
Tomatillos are a fruit from Mexico and are a distant relative to tomatoes. They look similar to green tomatoes with a dry papery husk wrapped around them.
Tomatillos taste nothing like a tomato. They are tart, acidic with a citrus undertone and a little bit crunchy.
You can find tomatillos in the produce department in most supermarkets. I'v also found them at farm markets over the summer. Look for green tomatoes with a paper-like husk.
For the freshest tomatillo, peel part of the husk back and peek at the flesh. The flesh should be firm and blemish free. You will notice that the flesh is sticky under the husk which can easily be rinsed off with water.
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Ingredients
- tomatillos
- onion
- garlic
- fresh lime juice
- jalapeno pepper
- cilantro
Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe Instructions
Please note that this a list of steps to give you an idea how to make this recipe. Full details are in the recipe card below.
- Peel the off the papery skins and rinse the tomatillos in water to remove the sticky coating.
- Slice the cleaned tomatillos in half and arrange them on a baking sheet and roast them
- Add the roasted tomatillos and remaining ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until all of the ingredients have blended together in a salsa like consistency
Total Estimated Time to Make this Recipe: 30 to 40 Minutes
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Tips
- Store leftover salsa in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Make an extra batch of salsa verde and freeze it in a freezer safe container. Thaw the salsa by placing it in the refrigerator overnight.
Salsa Verde Variations
- For an extra fresh roasted salsa verde, I roast the tomatillos only. You can also add the jalapeno peppers and garlic to the roasting pan and roast them with the tomatillos.
- Make a zesty salsa verde with raw tomatillos. Peel and clean the tomatillos rough chop them and add them with the remaining ingredients to the blender or food processor.
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa verde is full of fresh and vibrant flavors. It's a little spicy, tangy and so good you may just want to eat it with spoon.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillos (about 7 to 8 small)
- 1 small onion or ½ large onion
- jalapeno pepper (or less if you don't like heat)
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400
- Peel, rinse and slice the tomatillos in half
- Arrange the tomatillos on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast them for 15 to 20 minutes until they begin to soften
- While the tomatillos are roasting, rough chop the onions, garlic and cilantro
- Once the tomatillos have been roasted and cooled off, add them to a food processor or high speed blender along with the lime juice, onions, garlic and cilantro and blend.
Notes
- For an extra fresh roasted salsa verde, I roast the tomatillos only. You can also add the jalapeno peppers and garlic to the roasting pan and roast them with the tomatillos.
- For a zesty salsa verde, make salsa verde with raw tomatillos. Peel and clean the tomatillos rough chop them and add them with the remaining ingredients to the blender or food processor.
Nutrition information is provided by Nutrifox, an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only. Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 3 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 54Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is provided by an online calculator and is meant to be used for informational purposes only. Even though I try to provide accurate information, these figures should still be considered as estimates.
Ben says
Awww yeah. I love salsa verde. I like to put it over a nice skirt steak. That is good eating.
anne says
I love the idea of putting it over skirt steak Ben!
Elaine Benoit says
I love tomatillo salsa verde and your recipe looks fabulous, fresh and delicious! I need to make this asap!
Heather says
Ok I admit I've only had salsa verde out of a jar! But this is inspiring. And love the idea of roasting it (and freezing!!). Can't wait to try.
anne says
You will love the homemade version Heather!
Amanda says
This is such a delicious salsa! I love the tang from the tomatillo, and it's so simple to put together. Thanks so much for sharing!
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says
We couldn't stop dipping chips in that wonderful salsa verde! Tomatillos are so pretty and so delicious, roasting them just brings out all their flavor!
anne says
Thank You Loreto and Nicoletta!
Rebecca Blackwell says
It's total kismet that I'm reading this recipe today because a friend of mine just gave me a whole bunch of tomatillos. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them - but I do now! Making tostadas for dinner and this salsa will be a perfect accompaniment.
anne says
Now you know what to do with them!
Veena Azmanov says
This Dip is unique and flavorful. My next option for sure.
lauren says
Salsa verde is my favorite for tortilla chips! And you're right, it's soooo much better when its homemade. I haven't done much cooking with tomatillos so I'm excited to try this recipe!
Sharon says
I always see tomatillo's in the store and have wondered what delicious recipes I can make with them, now I think I found one!
Tammy says
Mmm this sounds good! I'd love to dip right in 😀 I love roasted tomatillos..fortunately the store nearby always has them in stock 😀