Salsa Verde

Name: Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15

4.6

4.6 out of 5 stars (based on 8 reviews)

15 min prep

6 servings

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9 ingredients

Made with cilantro and spicy jalapenos, this tart and bright-tasting salsa verde is great with tacos or as a dip for our Baked Tortilla Chips....

4 poblano peppers, seeds removed
3 tomatillos (see Chef Tips)
1 small onion, peeled and cut into 4 pieces
2 cloves of garlic
2 cups cilantro, washed and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 jalapeno or Serrano chili, seeds removed
Pinch of salt

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

27 cals

Fat

0 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

0 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

31 mg

Directions

Combine all ingredients into a blende. Puree until smooth.

Chef Tips

If you can’t find tomatillos, use half of a small green apple and 1 tablespoon of water instead. For a hotter sauce, use the whole pepper and chili, seeds and all.

Registered Dietitian Approved

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Salsa Verde