Blackened Tomatillo Salsa

A deeply flavored tomatillo salsa achieves a subtle smokiness from pan-roasting tomatillos, garlic, and onion before blending.

Category Tags:

AppetizerSnackSide DishSauce

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican

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Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot.

  2. Roast 1 1/2 pounds husked and rinsed tomatillos, 1 to 2 medium serrano chiles, 1/2 small white onion (halved), and 2 medium garlic cloves in the pan for about 10 minutes, rotating until blackened and blistered.

  3. Combine the roasted ingredients and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender, then pulse 5-6 times until coarsely chopped.

  4. Add 1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro and pulse to your desired consistency.

  5. Cool before serving; refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 32 kcal
Carbohydrate: 6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 293 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g