Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Roasted Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, peeled (you may want to get a few extra, as you may find that a few are a little beat up under the skin) and halved; 4 large jalapenos, tops removed and sliced in half, roughly seeded; 4 large serrano chiles, tops removed and sliced in half, roughly seeded; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped into eighths; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons good quality extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; Juice of 2 limes; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (I prefer fine pink sea salt, but use whatever you like best), or to taste; 2 large, ripe Haas avocados, halved and pitted removed; 1 tightly packed cup cilantro, stems removed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, peeled (you may want to get a few extra, as you may find that a few are a little beat up under the skin) and halved
4 large jalapenos, tops removed and sliced in half, roughly seeded
4 large serrano chiles, tops removed and sliced in half, roughly seeded
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped into eighths
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons good quality extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (I prefer fine pink sea salt, but use whatever you like best), or to taste
2 large, ripe Haas avocados, halved and pitted removed
1 tightly packed cup cilantro, stems removed

1
Preheat the oven to 500u00b0 F. Line a baking sheet with foil (shiny side up).
2
Put the tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and onion on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. While wearing gloves (the peppers can be spicy-hot to the touch; also avoid touching eyes or face), lightly toss by hand to evenly coat.
3
Place into oven for 15 to 20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes, or so, until the vegetables are caramelized and lightly charred.
4
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Using a large, sturdy silicone spatula, scrape all of the vegetables into the food processor, being sure to get as much juice from the baking sheet into the food processor as possible. This is the good stuff!
6
Add cumin, lime juice, and salt. Pulse this mixture until just combined.
7
Add in avocado and cilantro, then continue to pulse the mixture until you've reached your desired consistency. I personally like to leave the avocados a little chunky, but feel free to go smoother if you prefer.

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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: 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, peeled (you may want to get a few extra, as you may find that a few are a little beat up under the skin) and halved, 4 large jalapenos, tops removed and sliced in half, roughly seeded, 4 large serrano chiles, tops removed and sliced in half, roughly seeded, 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped into eighths, and more.

Yes, Roasted Salsa Verde falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Salsa Verde

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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