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Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde

Fiona Haynes
This salsa verde makes a nice accompaniment to grilled fish, chicken and other lean meats, or use as a dip with baked tortillas or fresh-cut veggies.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound tomatillos, paper skin removed, and quartered
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Preparation:

Place tomatillos, onion, cilantro and pepper into a food processor or blender. Add sugar and lime juice. Chop or blend to desired consistency. Empty into a bowl and chill to let the flavors develop.

Makes about 3 cups

Per 1/4 cup serving: Calories 31, Calories from Fat 6, Total Fat 0.6g (sat 0.1g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 3mg, Carbohydrate 5.6g, Fiber 1.5g, Protein 0.9g

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