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Easy Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe with Fresh Cilantro for Perfect Dips

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A fresh, tangy, and mildly spicy salsa verde made with roasted tomatillos and fresh cilantro, perfect for dips, tacos, and drizzling over roasted veggies. Ready in about 15 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, stem removed (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, to thin salsa as needed
  • Optional: pinch of ground cumin
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or agave

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Husk and rinse 1 pound (450 grams) of tomatillos, then pat dry. Remove the stem from 1 medium jalapeño. Roughly chop 1 small white onion and peel 2 garlic cloves.
  3. Arrange the tomatillos, jalapeño, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until slightly charred and softened.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  6. Add the roasted ingredients to your blender or food processor. Add the chopped onion, 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), and 1 teaspoon salt.
  7. Blend until smooth or to your preferred texture. If too thick, add up to 1/4 cup (60 ml) water to thin.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or a pinch of cumin if desired.
  9. Transfer to a bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Roasting tomatillos and jalapeños adds a subtle smoky depth and softens the ingredients for better texture and flavor. Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat. Adjust water to control salsa consistency. Chill salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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