Chihuahua-Style Salsa Verde

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This recipe comes from a friend's mother in Chihuahua, Mexico. The heat can be adjusted to fit any taste and is very versatile. I use this to make chicken tamales verde, put on hamburgers, everything!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
5 cups

Ingredients

  • 12 tomatillos, husked and chopped

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped jalapenos, drained

  • ½ head lettuce, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • cup dried cilantro

  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ¼ onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. Combine the tomatillos, jalapenos, lettuce, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor; process until chopped to desired consistency.

  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onions in the melted butter until clarified, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomatillo mixture and the chicken broth into the sauce pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until the salsa begins to thicken, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

14 Calories
1g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 14
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 68mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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