Have You Tried Tomatillos in Your Salsa?

A quick and easy recipe

Native to Mexico, tomatillos are a staple in sauces for many Mexican dishes.

If you’ve had green sauce or salsa verde, you’ve likely had tomatillos.

They’re a perfect addition full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Tomatillo and chile de arbol salsa

Ingredients

• 7 tomatillos (husked)
• 5–10 chile de arbol (depending on desired spiciness)
• 1/4 quartered white onion
• 2 quartered Roma tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Add all ingredients, except salt, to a medium saucepan and cover with at least an inch of water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until tender.
4. Drain water.
5. Let sit for 5 –10 minutes — it will be hot.
6. Add ingredients to blender.
7. Pulse.
8. Add and adjust salt for taste.
9. Pour into bowl and serve.

*1/4 cup chopped onion and cilantro are excellent options stirred in at the end.