Name: Salsa Verde (Green Salsa)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 tsps Salt; 1 lime yields Lime Juice; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 1 medium Onion, quartered; 12 medium Tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed & quartered; 5 Serrano Peppers, cut into thirds

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 1/2 tsps salt

juice of 1 lime

1 clove garlic, minced

1 medium onion, quartered

12 medium tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed & quartered

5 serrano peppers, cut into thirds

Directions

1.	Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse in lukewarm water.
2.	In a microwave safe container, add the tomatillos, serrano peppers, and onions. Cover with paper towel and cook on high for 7-8 minutes. Remove from microwave and let cool slightly.
3.	After cooking in microwave, transfer the tomatillo mixture to the blender, add the garlic, cilantro, salt and lime juice. Blend on high for just a few seconds.
4.	Taste for salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition summary

There are 6 calories in 1 serving of Salsa Verde (Green Salsa).

Calorie split: 18% fat, 72% carbs, 10% protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

6

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

0.14g

0%

Saturated Fat

0.019g

0%

Trans Fat

-

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.058g

Monounsaturated Fat

0.021g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

109mg

5%

Total Carbohydrate

1.29g

0%

Dietary Fiber

0.3g

1%

Sugars

0.71g

Protein

0.18g

Vitamin D

-

Calcium

2mg

0%

Iron

0.1mg

1%

Potassium

44mg

1%

Vitamin A

2mcg

0%

Vitamin C

2.6mg

3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.