Smoky Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Smoky Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1 medium tomato; 1/2 medium onion; 1 serrano chile, stemmed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded; Hot water; 1 cup lightly packed cilantro; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 500.
2
On a baking sheet, toss the tomatillos, tomato, onion and serrano with the oil.
3
Roast for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are browned in spots and softened slightly.
4
Let cool, then chop.
5
Meanwhile, in a bowl, cover the chipotles with hot water and let stand until softened, 15 minutes.
6
Transfer the chiles and 1/4 cup of their liquid to a food processor and puree.
7
Add the chopped vegetables to the processor and pulse until the salsa is nearly smooth.
8
Add the cilantro and lime juice and pulse until the cilantro is minced.
9
Season the salsa with salt, transfer to a bowl and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tomatillos, husked and rinsed, 1 medium tomato, 1/2 medium onion, 1 serrano chile, stemmed, and more.

Yes, Smoky Tomatillo Salsa 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.

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Smoky Tomatillo Salsa

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