Fresh Tomatillo-Poblano Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomatillo-Poblano Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds tomatilloshusked, rinsed and halved; 2 poblano chilesstemmed, halved and seeded; 1 serrano chile, stemmed and halved; 1 large onion, quartered; 4 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Fine sea salt; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds tomatilloshusked, rinsed and halved
2 poblano chilesstemmed, halved and seeded
1 serrano chile, stemmed and halved
1 large onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Fine sea salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Freshly ground pepper

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatillos with the poblanos, serrano, onion, garlic, olive oil and oregano and spread in a layer.
3
Broil 5 inches from the heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are blackened in spots.
4
Scrape the vegetables into a blender and puree until nearly smooth.
5
Transfer the salsa to a medium saucepan, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a simmer.
6
Cook until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
7
Let the salsa cool to room temperature.
8
Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, season with salt and pepper and serve.

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds tomatilloshusked, rinsed and halved, 2 poblano chilesstemmed, halved and seeded, 1 serrano chile, stemmed and halved, 1 large onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomatillo-Poblano Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fresh Tomatillo-Poblano Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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