Tomatillo Salsa Verde

This authentic Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 24 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 serrano chile pepper, minced
• 1 pound tomatillos, husked

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tomatillos, onion, chile pepper, and garlic into a large saucepan; season with cilantro, oregano, salt, and cumin. Pour in water and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer tomatillo mixture into a blender in batches; puree until smooth.