Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
Tomatillos are delicious raw, but they take on a sweet, smoky flavor when cooked on the grill. This quick salsa makes a great topping for grilled meats and fish and it's excellent with eggs and corn tortillas. If you like, add some diced avocado just before serving.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4 servings, 1/2 cup each
Ingredients
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1 pound tomatillos , husked and rinsed (see Ingredient note)
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1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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2 jalapeno peppers
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
1.
Preheat grill.
2.
Grill tomatillos, onion slices and jalapenos, turning occasionally, until soft and a bit charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove vegetables as they are ready. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
3.
Peel, seed and stem the jalapenos. Place the tomatillos, onions, jalapenos, lime juice, vinegar, brown sugar and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well blended but still has a chunky texture. Serve warm or chilled.
Tips:
Ingredient Note: Tomatillos look like small green tomatoes covered by a parchment-like husk. Often found in salsas and salads, they can be used raw but cooking enhances the flavor and softens the tough outer skin. Look for them near the tomatoes in markets.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 55, Total Fat 1 g, Sodium 76 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 357 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Vegetable 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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