Roasted Tomatillo and Garlic Salsa

73 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready In: 40 min

“Tomatillos, lots of garlic and spicy jalapenos charred under the broiler give this salsa a rich, earthy flavor. If you like your salsa very hot, added roasted Jamaican scotch bonnets instead of the jalapeno.” - by SairajB

Ingredients

1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 head garlic cloves, separated and peeled
3 fresh jalapeno peppers
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 cup water, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 2 1/2 cups

Directions

Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor.
Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (20 total)

Calories
13 cal
< 1%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Carbs
2.5 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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VREYES

Feb. 17, 2005

"This is an authentic recipe...We have made it almost all of our lives like this. But have always left out the black pepper and when I can it in mason jars I leave out the cilantro...Tastes smoother. V..." See moreery Very Good!"

PAINTGIRL2U

Oct. 4, 2007

"This salsa was excellent after I followed suggestions by another reviewer to cook off the raw taste from the salsa. I cooked the salsa for 5 mins on med to med low heat.I also added lime juice and som..." See moree ground cumin to add a little more smoke to the flavor. I will make again for sure."

JCGator21

Jun. 8, 2006

"Wonderful! I used two jalapenos, but will do one next time so it will have heat that doesn't get in the way of the flavor. Can't say enough about this one. Only change I made was to do more of a ro..." See moreast (400 degrees for until "roasted" looking, then broil to brown well). Perfect. Two of us killed this in about 2 days."

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