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Salsa Roja
Easy 20 min~35 kcal 1/10
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Mexican Salsa Verde
A cooked Mexican green sauce with tomatillos, green chile, onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime.
Easy⏱️ 22 min📖 1 min readServes 6~44 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 12 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- #Easy
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Timeline
Total 22 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the sauce
- 500 gr Tomatillos
- 2 adet Green hot peppers
- 0.5 adet Onion
- 2 diş Garlic
- 0.5 demet Cilantro
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lime juice
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the papery husks from the tomatillos, wash the sticky surface, and cut them in half.
- 2
Put the tomatillos, green hot peppers, onion, and garlic in a small pot with the water.
- 3
Cook the vegetables for 10 minutes, until the tomatillos turn dull in color.
10 min10:00 - 4
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender without draining, then add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- 5
Blend the sauce so it stays slightly chunky; if it is too thick, add 2 spoonfuls of the cooking water.
- 6
Boil the sauce in a pan for 2 more minutes, then transfer it to a jar or serving bowl.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: After peeling tomatillos, wash the sticky surface well; otherwise the sauce smells lightly resinous instead of fresh.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve salsa verde in a small bowl with tacos, grilled chicken, or optional corn chips.
Nutrition (per serving)
~44
kcal calories
1
g protein
7
g carbs
1
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 68%Fat 22%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mexican Salsa Verde make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mexican Salsa Verde take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 12 minutes; 22 minutes in total.Is Mexican Salsa Verde difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mexican Salsa Verde have?
Approximately 44 kcal per serving. Protein: 1g, carbs: 7g, fat: 1g.Is Mexican Salsa Verde allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Mexican Salsa Verde belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Mexican Salsa Verde need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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