Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde-
Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is an easy to make, paleo, low carb, very flavorful salsa or sauce recipe.
Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is easy to make but is a very flavorful salsa or sauce recipe.
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A paleo, low carb, keto salsa that also makes an excellent sauce on chicken, pork, fish, or shrimp as well as the perfect condiment for my Low Carb Paleo Dipping Chips, or in these Shrimp Salsa Verde Salad Boats and my Slow Cooker Low Carb Paleo Tacos.
Did you know that tomatillos are not the same green tomatoes? They are not a tomato at all and are from a different plant.
While both are members of the nightshade family, green tomatoes are unripe tomatoes that can come from any variety of tomato plant, while tomatillos are a fruit of a different plant, and they are covered with papery husks.
It is so simple to make fresh, homemade roasted tomatillo salsa verde and it is such a versatile dip or sauce with amazing flavors of roasted garlic, jalapenos, tomatillos, and cilantro.
Gluten-free, grain-free, healthy, and fresh, this is sauce is also excellent on pork for making Chile Verde, and also on shredded chicken, shrimp, or fish tacos.
I also love it on eggs for breakfast. And, of course, it is simply wonderful as a dip for my low carb chips!
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Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde:
Ingredients:
- 7 to 8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed, washed, & cut in half
- 2 jalapeno peppers, cut in half and seeds removed (or not removed if you want it spicy)
- ¼ of a white onion, peeled and cut into quarters
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 7 sprigs fresh cilantro (fresh coriander) with tender stems
- 3 tbsps water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450 F (232 C), and line or grease a baking sheet.
- Peel the husks off the tomatillos. Wash and dry the tomatillos and cut in half.
- Peel ¼ of white onion and slice into quarters.
- Slice the stems off 2 jalapeno peppers, cut in half and remove the seeds.
- Peel 2 cloves garlic and add all the vegetables to the baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 F (232 C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables start blistering. Remove from the oven.
- Add all the roasted vegetables, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon sea salt to a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times.
- Add 7 sprigs fresh cilantro (fresh coriander) to the blender or processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a container, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer. Serve.
Nutritional Data: Yield: About 1 ½ Cups, Servings: 10, Serving Size: about 2.5 tbsps, Amount per serving: Cal: 29, Carbs: 5 g, Net Carbs: 2 g, Fiber: 3 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated fat: 0 g, Protein: 2 g, Sugars: 2 g, Sodium: 121 g.
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Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Ingredients
- 7 to 8 fresh tomatillos husks removed, washed, & cut in half
- 2 jalapeno peppers cut in half and seeds removed or leave seeds if you want it very spicy.
- ¼ of a white onion peeled and cut into quarters
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 7 sprigs fresh cilantro fresh coriander with tender stems
- 3 tbsps water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F (232 C), and line or grease a baking sheet.
- Peel the husks off the tomatillos. Wash and dry the tomatillos and cut in half.
- Peel ¼ of a white onion and slice into quarters.
- Slice the stems off 2 jalapeno peppers, cut in half and remove the seeds.
- Peel 2 cloves garlic and add all the vegetable to the baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 F (232 C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables start blistering. Remove from oven.
- Add all the roasted vegetables, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon sea salt to a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times.
- Add 7 sprigs fresh cilantro (fresh coriander) to the blender or processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a container, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer. Serve.
Rita Mae Bedingfield says
Is this spicy?
Stacey says
It will be mild if you remove the seeds from the jalapeno peppers. If you leave the jalapeno seeds in, then it will be spicier.
Adelina says
Made this today and it was very good. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Looking forward to seeing more.
Laurie says
perfect! Thank you. Love the depth of flavor the veggies get by roasting first!
Stacey says
Thank you, Laurie, I love the roasted flavor!
Becca says
I've never made salsa before but this one is calling out to me!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Becca. It was surprisingly easy!
Albert Bevia says
Love this salsa Stacey, can be used in so many different dishes, thanks for all the info on tomatillos, I honestly thought they where just like green tomatoes! you learn something new everyday 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Albert! I used to think that too, until I started making my own salsas.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Girl I had no idea that this was so simple to make. I am going to whip this up and eat it with pork rinds!
Stacey says
I always forget about pork rinds! Great idea.
cristina says
homemade salsa is soo good, and love roasting the tomatillos!!! Yum!
Stacey says
Thanks, Cristina 🙂
ChihYu says
What a simple lovely and super versatile sauce. I can use it for everything. Thank you !
Stacey says
Thank you, ChihYu 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you 🙂
Becky Winkler says
Love salsa verde, and homemade is so much better than store-bought!
Stacey says
Thanks, Becky 🙂
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says
Why have I never made this? It looks amazing and must taste better than anything store bought!
Stacey says
Thank you, Melissa. It is easy to make.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Melissa 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
Oh yum, I love anything with verde sauce on it, so I can't wait to give this a try!
Stacey says
Me too, Kari.
Holley The Primal Desire says
I LOVE salsa verde, this recipe looks great! Perfect Superbowl snack!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Holley.
Jean says
Yummy! I love salsa verde but never thought to make it at home. This recipe looks easy enough to to give it a try!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Jean 🙂
Jo Romero says
Oooohh, going to definitely give this a try! I reckon it would be great with pulled pork or chicken. Would never have thought of putting it on eggs, but will try it. Thanks!
Stacey says
It is super versatile Jo 🙂
tina says
I love spicy red salsa but gotta switch it up sometimes - this salsa verde looks PERFECT
Stacey says
Thank you, Tina. I love making both red and green salsa. I may have a salsa addition 🙂
Irena Macri says
Looks delish and totally scoopable. It would be great to cook chicken in, too. Summery and fresh, can't wait to try xx
Stacey says
Thank you Irene
Renee Kohley says
I would totally add that to my breakfast too! I love tomatillos! Thanks!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Renee 🙂
Stacey says
Thank Renee! It is awesome on eggs!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Yes please!!! I LOVE tomatillo salsa, and roasted is my favorite! I would happily devour this.
Stacey says
Thank you, Emily 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you Emily 🙂