by The Enchanted Cook
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Expand3 tomatillos Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium red onion Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, stems included Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large clove garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 lime, juiced Ask a question about this ingredient
kosher salt to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Oven 450 degrees F
Ask a question about this stepRemove tomatillos from their outer leaves and discard the leaves. Tomatillos will feel sticky. Rinse and halve tomatillos then place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Quarter onion and place on pan with tomatillos. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables and lightly season with kosher salt. Place in oven and roast for 20-30 minutes until lightly browned.
Ask a question about this stepLet vegetables cool slightly and then place in food processor. Be sure to include the drippings from the pan. Add cilantro, garlic, and lime juice, then puree. Add kosher salt if necessary. Serve with chips, over delicious Chile Relleno, or other Mexican dish.
Ask a question about this stepMust be awesome to have your own - I have to buy them at the market!
very good salsa recipe
Thanks pauljoseph!
I love working with tomatillos but haven't roasted them. Great idea! I've saved your recipe to try - sounds great!
That's great! You'll have to let me know what you think--
Thank you!
Fany is the author of My Sweet Mexico and Paletas.
Love this, we canned a lot of our recipe one year (was a good harvest) - Thanks for sharing your recipe!