Easy Tomatillo Salsa
By: maren epstein
Published: Monday, February 8, 2016 - 3:26pm

Ingredients




3/4LBs Tomatillos, (9 medium)
1 Jalapeno
¼C White Onion or Shallot, minced
½C Cilantro Leaves
1 Pinch Pepper
½ Teaspoon Salt
¼C Lime Juice, two limes
2T Water (optional)
2T Olive Oil (optional)

Preparation

1 1.  Raise oven rack to the highest shelf. Turn on broiler. Peel papery covers off of Tomatillos. Place the Tomatillos and Jalapeno on a half sheet tray and broil for 5 min. Or until they blister and start cracking. Then turn them over and roast the other side for another 3 minutes. 2 2. Transfer Tomatillo to the blender with half of the Jalapeno, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Pulse the blender and add the water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. 3 3. Stir in minced onion and season to your preference with more salt and pepper.

About

This Vegan Tomatillo Salsa is great to keep in the fridge as a snack or to serve when friends are over.  Vegan and full of flavor.  Make it as spicy as you like.