Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde
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Directions:

  1. Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well.
  2. [There are two methods to making this]
  3. 1) Roasting method- Cut in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place under a broiler for about 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skin.
  4. 2) Boiling method- Place tomatillos in a saucepan, cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove tomatillos with a slotted spoon.
  5. Place cooked tomatillos, lime juice, onions, cilantro, chili peppers, sugar in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed. Season to taste with salt. Cool in refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.
  7. Gorge yourself silly, it's good for you!
  8. Makes 3 cups.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.92 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.88g 11%
Sodium 14.84mg 1%
Potassium 2069.02mg 44%
Total Carbs 52.15g 17%
Sugars 32.53g 130%
Dietary Fiber 16.29g 65%
Protein 8.04g 16%
Vitamin C 127.3mg 212%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 76.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 32.74 Kcal (137 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.85g 11%
Sodium 1.83mg 1%
Potassium 254.72mg 44%
Total Carbs 6.42g 17%
Sugars 4g 130%
Dietary Fiber 2g 65%
Protein 0.99g 16%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 212%
Iron 0.9mg 39%
Calcium 9.5mg 8%

* 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

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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