Green Salsa Verde

This salsa is a taco’s best friend.

Makes: 3 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

  • 1 white onion, peeled and halved
  • 3-4 medium tomatillos, husks and stems removed
  • 2 jalapenos, stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 cups fresh spring greens

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cover onion, tomatillos, garlic and jalapenos with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, until vegetables are all softened. Strain and allow to cool.
  2. When cool, place in a blender or food processor with spring greens, lime juice and salt. Puree until well combined.

Tips & Notes

Give this salsa a creamy, avocado twist! To make Guaca Verde, combine 1 cup prepared guacamole with ½ cup salsa verde until well combined, and serve over tacos, carnitas, fajitas, or eat it fresh with tortilla chips.

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