Chipotle Grill Inspired Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 0
Chipotle Grill Inspired Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes , quartered
6 medium tomatillos ( use 12 if they are very tiny )
1 small red onion , quartered ( for a milder taste use a vidalia onion )
2 garlic cloves , pressed or minced
2 jalapeno peppers ( seeded , roasted ( or broiled )
2 limes , juice of
1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 pinch red pepper flakes ( add more if more heat is desired )
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon TABASCO� brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce ( more for a hotter salsa )
sea salt ( to personal taste )
fresh ground pepper ( to personal taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
45
Sugar
4g
Fat
1g
Chipotle Grill Inspired Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa is a popular dip that means business. The recipe is inspired by the Chipotle Grill’s healthier take on Mexican food. This salsa is tangy, spicy, and flavorful with roasted tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, and cilantro; it can make any dish taste better with just a spoonful. It's a perfect accompaniment to tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or your other favorite foods. With its unique blend of flavors, this salsa is a great addition to any meal, snack, or party spread.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to high broil setting. Place rack on top position of the oven.
2.Arrange the quartered tomatoes, chopped tomatillos, jalapenos, and red onion on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3.Roast for about 15-20 minutes or until vegetables start to soften and skin on the tomatillos and jalapenos are slightly charred.
4.Allow the vegetables to cool. Then, add the roasted vegetables to a blender along with cilantro, garlic, cumin, TABASCO sauce, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.Pulse the mixture until it's pureed and has reached your desired consistency. Add more lime juice or Cholula sauce if you feel the salsa needs it. Serve immediately.

PROS

This Chipotle Grill Inspired Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa is filled with healthy ingredients like tomatillos, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro that are rich in antioxidants.
The salsa is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a sauce or dip with your favorite Mexican dishes.

CONS

For people who don’t like spicy food, this salsa might be too hot.
Cooking the vegetables in the oven takes time and needs careful attention to prevent them from burning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salsa is a great source of vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and K. These vitamins can be beneficial for boosting immunity, improving vision, and supporting bone health. The tomatillos in the salsa have a high content of fiber and antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and promote good digestion.

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