Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde (Blender Recipe)
Skip the jarred stuff — this recipe for fresh homemade salsa verde can’t be beat. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s made with fresh tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and a hint of cilantro. It’s a breeze to whip up in the blender before it simmers stovetop for 15 minutes. Mildly spicy, it’s the perfect from-scratch salsa to serve with tortilla chips, to drizzle over tacos, and more!
Servings 2 pints
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatillos husked
- 1/2 cup white onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until it's salsa consistency.
- Pour salsa verde into a saucepan and heat on medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Allow to cool and then serve or place in jars in the refrigerator, to use within a week. You can also freeze it for longer storage. Enjoy!
Notes
This makes approximately 2 pints of salsa verde, or 4 cups.