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5 from 11 votes

Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Easy tomatillo salsa is spicy and delicious. It's great with tortilla chips or as a sauce on top of your favorite Mexican dishes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tomatillos husked
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 serrano pepper minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add tomatillos, onion, garlic, and serrano chile peppers. Season with cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat. 
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until tomatillos are soft. Remove from heat.
  • In 2 batches, carefully puree until smooth. Serve warm or refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg