Salsa Verde (Mexican Green Tomato Sauce) Recipe

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Salsa Verde (Mexican Green Tomato Sauce)
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Directions:

  1. Put the tomatillos whole in a small saucepan, barely cover with water, and bring to a simmer. lower the heat and continue cooking until soft but not falling apart, about 5 minutes depending on size. Drain, reserving the cooking water.
  2. Using a molcajete: Mash and grind together the chiles, 1/2 cup cilantro, the garlic, onion, and salt. Add the tomatillos a few at a time, crushing and grinding well after each addition and adding a little of the cooking liquid until you have a textured sauce of medium consistency. You will probably need about 1/2 cup or even more of the cooking liquid.
  3. Using a blender: Put 1/3 cup of the cooking water into the blender jar. Add the chiles, 1/2 cup cilantro, the garlic, and the onion and grind to a paste. Add the tomatillos a little at a time, blending with about 1/3 cup more of the cooking liquid until you have a textured sauce of medium consistency. Add salt to taste.
  4. To serve: Sprinkle the top with the extra cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 13.3 Kcal (56 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.39g 1%
Sodium 0.81mg 0%
Potassium 108.41mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.53g 1%
Sugars 1.59g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 3%
Protein 0.42g 1%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 32.9 Kcal (138 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.96g 1%
Sodium 2.01mg 0%
Potassium 268.23mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.26g 1%
Sugars 3.93g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 3%
Protein 1.05g 1%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 8%
Iron 1mg 2%
Calcium 9.8mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.1
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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