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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

6 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

49
Calories
2g
Protein
0g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb fresh tomatillos or 3 (11 oz) cans tomatillos
  • 5 fresh serrano chiles
  • 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Directions

1

Preheat broiler.

2

If using fresh tomatillos, remove husks and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness.

3

If using canned tomatillos, drain and measure out 2 cups.

4

Broil chiles, garlic, and fresh tomatillos (do not broil canned) on rack of a broiler pan 1 to 2 inches from heat, turning once, until tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 7 minutes.

5

Peel garlic and pull off tops of chiles.

6

Purée all ingredients in a blender.

7

Salsa can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

8

Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends

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Category:World Recipes

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Category:Salsa Recipes

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Category:Tomatillo Recipes

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Category:Serrano pepper Recipes

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Category:Garlic Recipes

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Category:Cilantro Recipes

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Category:Onion Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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