Name: Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 jalapenos; 2 serrano peppers; 1 white onion; 2 pounds tomatillos; Fine Sea Salt; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 tbsp neutral oil

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Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe

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Ingredients

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Roasted Salsa Verde Recipe

2 jalapenoscut in half lengthways and deseeded if desired

2 serrano pepperscut in half lengthways and deseeded if desired

1 white onionpeeled and halved

2 pounds tomatillos

Fine Sea Salt

1 bunch cilantrostems cut off and discarded

1 tbsp neutral oilsuch as canola

Instructions

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Instructions

Place tomatillos in large bowl of water, let soak about 10 minutes for easy husk removal. Remove tomatillo husks and cut them in half

Place tomatillos, peppers, and onion on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes till everything is nicely charred and tomatillos are tender. Keep a close eye during this process, everyone’s broiler is different!

Into a food processor (or blender), add in the roasted veggies (along with any juices on the tray) and cilantro. Blend until everything is finely chopped and the consistency resembles a salsa.

Optional: Heat oil in a medium sized deep skillet or saucepan over high heat till it shimmers, then add in salsa mix. Stir frequently for about 4 minutes until the salsa thickens up.

Remove from the heat. Taste test and season with additional salt as needed.

Notes

Sugar, Honey, Agave Syrup can all be added if the result is too tart

Storage Instructions

- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days

- Freeze for up to 3 months

Serve chilled or gently warm before serving

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Char for Depth 🔥
Roast tomatillos and peppers until their skins are blackened and blistered—this develops deep, smoky flavor that distinguishes homemade salsa verde from raw versions.
Balance Heat Levels 🌶️
Roast serranos and jalapeños separately or monitor their cooking time closely, as serranos cook faster and will develop more heat if over-charred compared to jalapeños.
Onion Caramelization 🧅
Cut white onion into large chunks and roast directly on the hot surface to develop sweet, caramelized edges that add complexity without overwhelming the fresh cilantro flavor.
Cilantro Timing ✨
Add fresh cilantro after blending the roasted ingredients while the salsa is still warm—this preserves its bright, herbaceous notes rather than cooking them away during roasting.
Oil-Kissed Finish 🫒
Toss all ingredients lightly with neutral oil before roasting to ensure even charring and help develop flavor, then drizzle a small amount of quality oil into the finished salsa for richness.