Artificial Flavors Free Salsa Verde
Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of smoky, this salsa verde is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no mystery additives, no artificial anything hiding in the bottle. Tomatillos go under the broiler until their skins blister and char, which coaxes out a deep, roasted flavor that store-bought versions try to fake with flavoring agents and never quite nail. Fresh cilantro, real lime juice, and a touch of cumin do all the heavy lifting here, and you can taste the difference immediately. The garlic-infused oil adds a mellow, savory backbone without any processed shortcuts. You control the heat by adjusting the jalapeño and the texture by how long you run the blender, so it works equally well as a chunky chip dip or a smooth drizzle over tacos and grilled proteins. It comes together in minutes and keeps beautifully in a jar in the fridge, making it one of the most useful sauces you can have on hand.
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8 servings
- 1 lb tomatillos (about 8 medium), husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
- ½ cup scallion greens (green tops only), roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–4 tbsp water, as needed to adjust consistency
Instructions
- 1
Position an oven rack 4–6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler to high. Arrange the tomatillos and jalapeño halves cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil for 8–10 minutes, until the tomatillo skins are blistered and charred in spots and the flesh is soft and beginning to collapse.
- 2
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tomatillos and jalapeño cool for 5 minutes. Transfer them along with any accumulated juices to a blender or food processor.
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