Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde (2 versions)
Our Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is so easy to make and packs so much flavor. It's fresh and bright, with oven-roasted tomatillos and chilis. We also have a creamy avocado variation.
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
- 1 medium white onion peeled and quartered
- 5 cloves of garlic peeled, kept whole
- One or two jalapeño or serrano chiles
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos husked and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- A bunch cilantro leaves and tender stems only
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the creamy variation add:
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 ripe Haas avocado flesh separated from peel and pit
Preheat oven to 500F.
Toss onion, (quartered lengthwise, with root intact), garlic cloves, chiles, tomatillos, with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large bowl. Pour vegetables onto a foil lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer. TIP: Keep smaller vegetables (like the garlic cloves) towards the center of the tray where they are less likely to burn. Roast vegetables, turning once, until tender and charred, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Once vegetables are cool enough to handle, transfer all the roasted vegetables (along with any juice collected on the baking sheet) and the cilantro into a food processor. If you like chunky salsa, pulse 4 or 5 times. For a smoother sauce, process longer (30-45 seconds); season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
DO AHEAD: Salsa verde can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
CREAMY VARIATION: Add 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and the flesh of 1 ripe Haas avocado to the processor. Process until smooth and creamy.