Original Green Salsa Recipe
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Original Green Salsa

By: JAGGER29 
"This is great, green salsa that everyone asks me to make. I have made it several times and just recently had the best batch ever!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatillos, husked and cut in half
  • 3 green tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 mild chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 5 sprigs cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place the tomatillos, tomatoes, oil, chili pepper, shallots, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the tomatillos have softened. Pour into a blender, and puree until smooth. Chill and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 76 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Stacey Franscella   view full review
Perfect flavor....thanks for this easy recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Tiny72   view full review
Being in a state where red and green chili is readily available it's hard to find a salsa...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by HB Sue Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is delicious!!!!! I used everything out of the garden and it was such a better recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2011 by AcaCandy   view full review
I used fresh garlic, roasted tomatillos, chiles (along with the garlic) and sub'd fresh lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by Msl84ad8   view full review
Didn't have green tomatoes so I only used tomatillos and the salsa still turned out terrific.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Angela Redd   view full review
So yummy! I added a little lemon to it, and also simmered it a little longer, close to 45...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by hwinburn   view full review
This green salsa turned out good and zingy. I used only tomatillos, reduced the garlic as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by rooock7   view full review
I have a question about this salsa- mine comes out more viscous, gel-like, and the taste is...

 

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