Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe is fresh and delicious! It's easy to make by roasting and charring the vegetables. Perfect to serve with your favorite chips. Once you've made your own green chili salsa, you'll never use the jarred version again!
Roasted Tomatillos Salsa Verde
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I'm a big fan of all things spicy and delicious, you guys know that right? A great salsa or rich delicious Enchilada Sauce - those are flavors that make me a happy gal!
So today I'm excited to share another easy delicious recipe and though we just celebrated Cinco de Mayo, this recipe fits for grilling week because it's made right on the grill!
And you're saying salsa.... made on grill? You bet and it all starts with tomatillos!
Roasted Tomatillos Salsa
What are tomatillos?
You may have seen these in the store and wondered what they are?
They look like a tomato but with a thin papery husk. Though they are cousins of tomatoes they don't taste like them at all.
The thin shell or husk is peeled off and discarded prior to roasting. Underneath it the surface is sticky! No worries though, just give them a quick rinse and they are ready to roast or use.
Can you eat raw tomatillos?
You can, but they are quite acidic. Roasting them mellows the flavor, making them perfect for this dip!
Roasting Tomatillos
When it came to roasting I used my Hamilton Beach® Indoor Searing Grill. For those days when you don't want to grill outdoors, this is the perfect solution!
The grill is compact but large enough for steaks, chicken or roasting your favorite salsa to perfection! I set it right on the countertop and it worked great!
Homemade Salsa Verde
As the tomatillos roast on the Indoor Searing Grill, they slightly change color and get light char marks. It only takes about 15 minutes.
This grill worked great! It would be a great option for apartment dwellers or a day.you just don't want to go outside!
What if I do not have an indoor grill?
The vegetables can be roasted in the oven under the broiler. Keep a close eye on them as they are roasting. Allow them to blister and char, but do not allow them to blacken.
You can also roast them in a heavy skillet on the stovetop. Again, allow them to blister and char but not burn.
If you're roasting indoors on a grill or on the stove be sure to vent the area well as the aroma can be quite pungent!
I speak from experience as I've actually had the aroma of roasted chilies permeate my contacts and of course that can be painful (and dangerous)!
Grocery list for Salsa Verde Recipe
- tomatillos - they look a lot like a tomato, but with a husk and have a distinctive tart flavor.
- Anaheim chili - a mild chili often used in Mexican cooking
- jalapeno - a spicy chili perfect to add heat to your dish
- chicken stock - though you can use vegetable stock, I prefer the flavor chicken stock gives this dip
- cilantro - strong and distinctive fresh flavor
- onion - roasting them gives a smokey flavor
- salt - to flavor the sauce
- lime - to add bright, zesty flavor!
Roasted Green Salsa Recipe
Farmer's Pantry Cornbread Crisps are the perfect dipper for this tasty salsa! They are freshly baked and toasted to crispy perfection, YUM! These things are so tasty and totally addictive!
Farmer’s Pantry makes wholesome, hearty snacks that fill you up and taste great! The Cornbread Crisps go so nicely with this dip, definitely a must try!!!
Steps to make Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
- Peel the tomatillos and rinse, slice the chili and jalapeño in half, remove seeds.
- Grill the tomatillos, chili and pepper until lightly charred.
- Blend all of the ingredients until well chopped.
- Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy!
More of my favorite Dips and Sauces!
Tons of good stuff here, all of these dips are quick and easy to make!!
Still hungry? Here are some of my favorite Mexican Food Recipes!
This salsa can be used in
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Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe
Ingredients
- 7-8 tomatillos peeled and washed
- 1 Anaheim chili seeded and sliced in half
- 1 jalapeno seeded and sliced in half
- 1 cup chicken stock *vegan option - substitute water or vegetable stock
- ½ yellow onion rough chop
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- Clean and peel the tomatillos, set aside. Slice the chili and jalapeno in half, remove seeds.
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
- Grill the tomatillos, chili and pepper until lightly charred.
- Add the grilled ingredients to a blender, adding in the remaining ingredients. Blend until well chopped.
- Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy!
