Ingredients:

  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 medium-sized onion, quartered
  • 1-2 jalapeño peppers, stemmed
  • 1 garlic clove, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Husk and rinse tomatillos, then place them on a baking sheet along with the quartered onion, jalapeño peppers, and unpeeled garlic.
  3. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred.
  4. Allow roasted ingredients to cool for a few minutes.
  5. Place the roasted tomatillos, onion, jalapeños, and garlic in a food processor. Add fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper, and blend until smooth.
  6. Taste the salsa and adjust salt and lime juice as needed.
  7. Transfer to a container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Enjoy your tomatillo salsa verde with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled dishes.