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Roasted Salsa Verde

This version roasts everything together for deeper flavor and takes about 15 minutes start to finish. The broiler step at the end adds nice char but you can skip it if your oven doesn't have one.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6-8 servings)

  • 1 lb tomatillos ~10 medium, husks removed
  • 1/2 white onion roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Lime juice optional
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeños on sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and rub to coat.
  • Roast for 10-12 minutes until tomatillos soften.
  • Turn on broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes for extra char.
  • Trim jalapeño stems and transfer all roasted vegetables to blender with cilantro and salt.
  • Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Add lime juice for extra tartness if desired.
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