Roasted Tomatillo Salsa - 2 Guiding Stars
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Tomatillos, which are related to tomatoes but have their own special flavor and qualities, are astringent when raw, but gorgeously mellow when roasted. This salsa is the perfect fundamental recipe for learning how to cook with them.

Ingredients

  • 7 tomatillos, husked
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • ¼ tsp. salt

Directions

  1. Place tomatillos in a single layer on a baking sheets. Broil on high until slightly charred, turning once (7-8 minutes). Cool on baking sheet.
  2. Place all ingredients in a blender and process to a chunky pureé.
  3. Chill to allow flavors to blend (45 minutes).
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 25; Total Fat 0.5g (1% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 0g (0% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 120mg (5% DV); Total Carbohydrate 5g (2% DV); Dietary Fiber 1.5g (7% DV); Total Sugars 3g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 1g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 0% DV; Iron 0% DV; Potassium 4% DV; Vitamin C 15% DV; Copper 10% DV; Molybdenum 8% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/roasted-tomatillo-salsa/
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