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Salsa Verde

4.2

(18)

Serve cooled, leftover salsa with chips.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

3 pounds tomatillos, husked, rinsed
2 large jalapeño chiles, stems removed
5 small garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 bunches fresh cilantro, thick bottom stems trimmed
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/3 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 2 ingredients in large saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Drain.

    Step 2

    Coarsely chop tomatillo mixture, garlic, and cumin in processor using on/off turns. Add next 3 ingredients; blend until herbs are chopped and salsa is chunky.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add salsa and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced to 4 cups, about 10 minutes. Stir in salt.

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