Description
A vibrant and tangy condiment made from roasted tomatillos, fresh herbs, and spices, perfect for enhancing tacos, grilled meats, or as a flavorful dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust amount for desired heat level)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until softened and slightly charred.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, mint, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend the ingredients until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or jalapeño for spiciness.
- Use the tomatillo sauce immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- For best flavor, add more jalapeño for spiciness if desired.
- The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg