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Tomatillo Salsa

Made with tomatillos, scallions, and jalapeño, this authentic, Mexican salsa verde has fabulous flavor. Use it to top enchiladas, or serve it with tortilla chips.
Tomatillo Salsa

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Keto Friendly , Low Calorie , Mediterranean , Nutritarian , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

1 ⅖ l (12 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 45 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

720 ml (6 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

720 ml (6 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

720 ml (6 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 550 g (16 ounces) stewed tomatillos
  • 20 g (4 ) scallion, roots trimmed
  • (½ ) jalapeño, seeded
  • (2 ) garlic cloves, peeled
  • (½ ) lime, peeled
  • 20 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro leaves
  • (1 teaspoon) salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
  3. For a chunkier style salsa, pulse the ingredients on Variable 7.

Chef's Notes

  • For a spicier dip, use a whole jalapeno and keep the seeds in. This salsa can be used as a standalone dip, or as an accompaniment to vegetables or meats. 

Ingredients

  • 550 g (16 ounces) stewed tomatillos
  • 10 g (2 ) scallions, roots trimmed
  • 5 g (¼ ) jalapeño, seeded
  • (1 ) garlic clove, peeled
  • (¼ ) lime, peeled
  • 10 g (½ cup) fresh cilantro leaves
  • (½ teaspoon) salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

  • For a spicier dip, use a whole jalapeno and keep the seeds in. This salsa can be used as a standalone dip, or as an accompaniment to vegetables or meats. 

Ingredients

  • 275 g (8 Tablespoon) fresh peeled tomatillo, or stewed
  • 10 g (2 Tablespoon) scallions, roots trimmed
  • 5 g (¼ Tablespoon) jalapeño, seeded
  • Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) clove, peeled
  • Tablespoon (¼ small) lime, peeled
  • 10 g (½ cup) fresh cilantro leaves
  • Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. For a chunkier style salsa, pulse the ingredients on Variable 7.

Chef's Notes

For a spicier dip, use a whole jalapeno and keep the seeds in. This salsa can be used as a standalone dip, or as an accompaniment to vegetables or meats. Try charring the tomatillos on the grill or under a broiler for additional flavor.

Ingredients

  • 275 g (8 Tablespoon) fresh peeled tomatillo, or stewed
  • 10 g (2 Tablespoon) scallions, roots trimmed
  • 5 g (¼ Tablespoon) jalapeño, seeded
  • Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) clove, peeled
  • Tablespoon (¼ small) lime, peeled
  • 10 g (½ cup) fresh cilantro leaves
  • Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. For a chunkier style salsa, pulse the ingredients on Variable 7.

Chef's Notes

For a spicier dip, use a whole jalapeno and keep the seeds in. This salsa can be used as a standalone dip, or as an accompaniment to vegetables or meats. Try charring the tomatillos on the grill or under a broiler for additional flavor.