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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

A little spicy, super fresh, and beautifully green, this salsa is tasty on its own or as a topping and in soup.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 7-8 tomatillos
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Lemon or lime juice to taste

Instructions

  • Wash hands with warm, soapy water.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Remove tomatillos from husks and rinse under running water until no longer sticky.
  • Place tomatillos on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then let cool.
  • While the tomatillos are cooling, cut and de-seed the jalapeño.
  • Add all ingredients to a blender and purée until chunky or dice all ingredients into tiny pieces and combine in a bowl.
  • Chill for 1 hour to let flavors blend.

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