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Salsa Verde Taquera

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
Perfect for tacos and amazing on just about anything, this easy Mexican Salsa Verde Taquera is incredibly versatile. Made with just 6 ingredients, including tangy tomatillos, fresh jalapeños, and spicy serranos, it's a deliciously zesty and simple salsa, but one that will take your tacos, eggs, burritos, and more to the next level.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course salsa
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 16 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Small pot
  • Comal (if roasting)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large tomatillos (husked and washed, see notes)
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 serrano (see notes)
  • ¼ white onion
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • ¼ cup cilantro (washed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
  • Place the serrano pepper, jalapeño pepper, onion, and the garlic clove in the boiling water. Boil for about 2 minutes and then add the tomatillos (husked and washed).
  • After about 8-10 minutes, use a fork to check that the vegetables are soft. If so, remove the vegetables from the water. Reserve ¼-1/2 cup of the water and let it cool.
  • Place the vegetables in a food processor or blender along with the cilantro and salt.
  • Add ¼ cup of the reserved cooking liquid and blend together until smooth. Check consistency and add ¼ cup more liquid if preferred.
  • Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
  • Refrigerate any leftover salsa for 3-4 days.

Notes

  • You may use two jalapeños or two serranos instead of one of each if you prefer. Please note that serranos do tend to be spicier than jalapeños.
  • The salsa can heated for a slight variation in taste or if you prefer warm salsa. Just heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add the salsa to the pan and let it simmer until the foam is a light golden color.
  • For another variation, roast the vegetables instead of boiling them. Just be careful not to burn the onion or garlic. See blog post for details on the roasting method.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 41mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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