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AUTHENTIC RECIPE
Fire-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
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5.0 (220)|(2 Reviews)Tart husked tomatillos, serrano peppers, and sweet onions charred under the broiler and blended with cilantro and lime.
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By Jessica Furniss (Recipe Developer)•Published June 29, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss🔥 45 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Roasted on a single sheet pan in under 12 minutes.
- Infinitely superior to any store-bought jarred green salsa.
- Thick, luscious texture without any thickeners or fillers.
AUTHENTIC RECIPE
Fire-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
A staple of Mexican cantinas and taquerias. Fire-roasting the tomatillos softens their acidic bite into a savory, smoky salsa with a kick of fresh serrano chili.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings6 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed sticky film off
- 2 serrano chiles (or jalapeños), stems removed
- 1/2 medium white onion, cut into wedges
- 3 unpeeled cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Directions
1
Broil the vegetables
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place husked tomatillos, serranos, onion wedges, and unpeeled garlic cloves on the sheet. Broil on high 4 inches from heat for 6–8 minutes until charred and blistered.
2
Flip and finish char
Turn vegetables with tongs and broil another 4–5 minutes until soft and skins are blackened in spots.
3
Blend the salsa
Peel the roasted garlic cloves. Transfer all charred vegetables and their pan juices to a blender with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Pulse until slightly chunky.
4
Rest and serve
Pour into a serving dish and let rest 10 minutes for flavors to marry. Serve with crunchy salted tortilla chips.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Keep the juices released by the tomatillos on the baking sheet — they pack massive savory umami.
- Remove seeds from the serranos if you prefer mild heat.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories45 kcal
Protein1g
Carbs7g
Total Fat1g
Sodium: 290mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
