Breastfeeding Friendly Salsa Verde Stir-Fry Sauce
Bright, tangy, and just a little smoky from cumin, this salsa verde stir-fry sauce transforms a handful of fresh ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Tomatillos are simmered until tender and silky, then blended with jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and tamari into a vibrant, deeply flavored base that clings beautifully to whatever you toss it with. One detail worth noting for nursing parents: the recipe uses garlic-infused oil rather than raw garlic cloves, which delivers that savory depth while being gentler on sensitive little tummies. Scallion greens stand in for the bulb, keeping the allium flavor present without the compounds that can sometimes cause fussiness. A quick cornstarch slurry at the end gives the sauce a glossy, stir-fry-ready consistency that coats vegetables, proteins, or noodles evenly without turning watery. It comes together in one saucepan and a blender, so cleanup is minimal and weeknight dinners stay stress-free. Make a jar on Sunday and you've got a bold, nourishing sauce ready to go all week long.
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4 servings
For the sauce
- 8 oz (about 5–6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- ½ cup scallion greens, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine salt, or to taste
For the slurry
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1
Place the tomatillos in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the tomatillos are fully softened, have turned from bright green to olive-drab, and are just beginning to split.
- 2
Drain the tomatillos and transfer them to a blender. Add the scallion greens, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, cumin, and salt. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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