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Flavorful Fire Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe

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A smoky, tangy, and vibrant homemade green salsa perfect for tacos and more, made with fire-roasted tomatillos and peppers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1–2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, stemmed
  • 1 small white onion, quartered
  • 3–4 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness. Quarter the white onion and peel garlic cloves. Stem the peppers but leave seeds in for more heat if desired.
  2. Place tomatillos, peppers, onion quarters, and garlic cloves on a hot grill or under the broiler. Turn every 3-4 minutes to get an even char, about 10-12 minutes total, until skins blister and blacken slightly without burning.
  3. Let the roasted veggies cool for a few minutes. Peel garlic skins off if needed.
  4. Add roasted tomatillos, peppers, onion, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Add fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse or blend until desired consistency is reached—smooth or chunky.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed. If salsa is too thick, drizzle in olive oil or a bit of water to loosen.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use medium-high heat for roasting to get a nice char without burning. Pulse the blender to keep some texture and avoid over-blending. Add lime juice after blending to preserve brightness. For a creamier texture, blend in avocado after roasting. Salsa tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes and even better the next day. Leftovers freeze well in ice cube trays.

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Keywords: salsa verde, fire roasted salsa, green salsa, tomatillo salsa, homemade salsa, taco sauce, smoky salsa, easy salsa recipe

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