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 homemade green chili salsa, you'll never use the jarred version again!
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Roasted Tomatillos Salsa Verde
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!
Ingredients
- tomatillos - 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 for adding 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!
Instructions
- 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!
FAQ's
Tomatillos look a bit like a tomato but have a thin papery husk. Though they are cousins of tomatoes, they don't taste like them at all.
No, remove the thin shell or husk. Just peel it off and discarded before roasting. The surface of the tomatillos will be sticky, give them a rinse and they are ready to use.
You can, but they are quite acidic. Roasting them mellows the flavor, making them perfect for this dip!
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!
Things to know
- 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; the aroma can be quite pungent! I speak from experience as I've had the aroma of roasted chilies permeate my contacts and burn my eyes. Both painful (and dangerous)!
- This salsa can be used in
l ieu of the jarred version and is great for homemade enchiladas!
More of my favorite Dips and Sauces!
- Classic Velveeta Cheese Dip - made with simple ingredients, it has just the right amount of heat!
- Creamy Guacamole Recipe - an easy make-ahead dip everyone loves!
- Bean and Cheese Dip Recipe - only three ingredients for this simple appetizer.
- Pineapple Salsa Recipe - so delicious!
Tons of good stuff here, all of these dips are quick and easy to make!!
Serve with
- Pozole Mexican Stew - classic flavors.
- King Ranch Chicken Casserole - with chicken, corn tortillas, peppers and onions smothered in a cheesy sauce.
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 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime juiced
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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!
MaryB
We love to grill shellfish and fruit.
Bowl Me Over
Sounds delicious Mary! When I lived near the ocean we'd always be throwing oysters on the grill so delicious! Great choice!!
Angela Paris
What a yummy recipe! Pinning 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Thank you so much, I know you'll love it!!