Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 or 2 jalapeños, stems removed
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly packed
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the tomatillos, quartered onion, and unpeeled garlic in a baking dish.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender and charred.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then peel the garlic.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Blend until smooth, adding salt to taste.
- Drizzle in olive oil if desired, and blend briefly.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy or refrigerate to enhance flavors.
Notes
Use ripe tomatillos for a sweeter flavor and adjust jalapeños based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg