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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

    Last Updated February 1, 2022. Originally Posted March 21, 2017 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is one of the easiest Mexican salsas to make at home. Only a few ingredients and you get a robust and tasty appetizer that’s full of amazing flavors.
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    Disclosure: This is sponsored post in partnership with Ralphs.

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    The smell of chilis roasting in the kitchen…. That’s the tantalizing aroma of my childhood (minus the diapers, of course). Even to this day, when I roast something, it takes me back to simpler times when women were telling chismes (or gossiping) and Chavo del Ocho was on the TV. At my house, I’m not big on chismes, and we definitely don’t watch Chavo del Ocho. More like Netflix and Xbox playing while I’m cooking. Chilis roasting, though, happens here and often! Usually because I’m making Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde.

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    I was at Ralphs recently picking up some tomatillos. Tomatillos are these green tomato-looking things with a husk. Look for them hiding out by the jalapeños and bell peppers. You need them to make this delicious Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde.

    How to tell if a tomatillo is ripe: When the tomatillo is coming out of the husk, it is ripe. See above.

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Place tomatillos, the onion, and serrano peppers and mix it all with olive oil. They only need 7 minutes under the broiler. Make sure the skin is black. Then turn them around and under the broiler they go again. You can also do this on the BBQ too. Let this cool before adding to the blender.

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Fresh is best when cooking Mexican food. Ralphs has lots of yummy fresh produce to welcome Spring. Just look at the cilantro. Love the vibrant green color. It makes the Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde taste amazballs!

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Add everything to the blender and zip zip zip away. Tell me that wasn’t easy? I love simple recipes, and this one for Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is so yummy. The stuff in a jar is ok, but once you realize how much more flavorful it is to make it at home, you’ll never go back. Enjoy!

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Watch How to Make Roasted Salsa Verde

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is one of the easiest Mexican salsas to make at home. Only a few ingredients and you get a robust and tasty appetizer that’s full of amazing flavors.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 6 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 332kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 6 tomatillos
    • ¼ onion sliced
    • 2 serrano pepper
    • 1 garlic
    • Handful of cilantro
    • Juice 1 lime
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Mix tomatillos, onion, and serrano chilis with olive oil.
    • Add to a cookie sheet.
    • Place under the broiler for 7 minutes.
    • Turn everything then return to the broiler for another 7 minutes.
    • Let cool.
    • Add to a blender along with garlic, cilantro, lime, and salt.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    How to tell if a tomatillo is ripe: When the tomatillo is coming out of the husk, it is ripe. 
    They only need 7 minutes under the broiler. Make sure the skin is black. 
     You can also do this on the BBQ too.
    Let this cool before adding to the blender.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Filed Under: Appetizers, Mexican, Mexican Basics, Recipes, Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      March 21, 2017 at 10:29 am

      I will be making this for summer cookouts

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 23, 2017 at 9:44 am

        I can’t wait for summer. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Poonam

      March 21, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      This looks amazing! I love tomatillo salsa. I will def. be trying this soon.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 23, 2017 at 9:43 am

        Awesome. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
        • Mary Nagle

          December 17, 2022 at 6:39 pm

          Can I freeze this salsa for tamales I’ll be making on Christmas Eve?

        • Maggie Unzueta

          December 20, 2022 at 8:29 am

          YES! I do that all the time. It’s a time saver. The best part about freezing salsa is that because it’s so flavorful, it doesn’t taste like the freezer. lol.

      • Krystal

        December 5, 2022 at 3:14 pm

        5 stars
        Made this for my tamales.. I got scared of the spice so I took off the seeds from the serranos, but OMG such good flavor and a nice spice without it. Definitely making again and again!

        Reply
        • Maggie Unzueta

          December 5, 2022 at 4:42 pm

          Yay! I’m glad you tried this tomatillo salsa verde recipe. I make it all the time too. 🙂

    3. WhentheBraComesOff

      March 21, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Mmmm! I love any kind of salsa. I plan on growing tomatillos in my garden this year, so I will refer back to this recipe when they have harvested. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 23, 2017 at 9:42 am

        So lucky! I wish I had the room in my little garden for tomatillos.

        Reply
        • Myldy

          February 29, 2020 at 7:39 pm

          Try growing them in a pot

        • Maggie Unzueta

          March 4, 2020 at 8:44 am

          Great idea. I really would like to have more a green thumb, but sadly, I kill everything. lol.

    4. Leah

      March 21, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      I have had tomatillos so rarely, but this sounds like a fantastic way to eat them! Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 23, 2017 at 9:41 am

        Tomatillos are big deal in Mexican cuisine. This recipe is a classic. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Sharon

      March 22, 2017 at 3:08 am

      Omg that salsa looks so creamy, yet refreshing at the same time. I need this in my life! Pinning for later 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 23, 2017 at 9:41 am

        Thank you. This is such a versatile salsa. Love it!

        Reply
    6. Yesenia

      December 28, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      Made it! Didn’t turn out like your did. I’m wondering if my tomatillos where not fresh enough. They did sit in my fridge for a while ?. And I think I may have put too much limón. Any tips on reducing the lemon flavor? I will definitely try again soon!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 1, 2019 at 9:06 am

        To reduce the lemon-y flavor in the Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde, I would add another tomatillo and maybe a little water. You can even use a tomato if you’re out of tomatillo. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    7. Marsha A

      February 1, 2019 at 6:03 pm

      I love you. You’re hilarious! Another thing I’ve wanted to try and make… salsa verde! And THANK YOU!! for not saying everything has a “nutty” taste like when you talked about roasted garlic. haha! All the Food Network chefs describe everything having a “nutty” flavor. 😛

      Reply
    8. Anonymous

      February 20, 2020 at 1:49 am

      I Love your page. Thank you , thank you, thank you. Can’t Thank you enough.♥️🙏👍🏽😋

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        February 20, 2020 at 10:16 am

        Awww.. thank you! I love sharing these recipes. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Anonymous

      February 25, 2022 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this salsa today for chilaquiles I’m making tomorrow. So good!!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        August 15, 2022 at 2:18 pm

        Happy to hear you liked it.

        Reply
    10. Kesia Torres

      February 25, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this salsa today for chilaquiles I’m making tomorrow. So good!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 12, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        For chilaquiles… yum!

        Reply
    11. Christine

      July 25, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Best one so far! I doubled the recipe and used more tomatillos to make it a little chunkier, soooo delicious!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        July 26, 2022 at 10:42 am

        Yay! So glad you liked this recipe.

        Reply
    12. Verlene Peterson

      December 10, 2022 at 3:31 pm

      when roasting the tomatillos do you take the black skin off before blending?

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 16, 2022 at 11:13 am

        No. That’s the best part! lol. I personally like the taste of the roasted tomatillos. You should see spec of black all over the roasted tomatillo salsa verde.

        Reply
    13. Mary Nagle

      December 16, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      How much of this should I make for your green chili chicken tamales?

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 17, 2022 at 9:37 am

        It depends on how many tamales you are making. To make 36 tamales, you’ll need 4 cups of the roasted tomatillo salsa verde.

        Reply

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