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A bowl of tomatillo red chili salsa on a platter surrounded by tortilla chips.

Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa

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Charred tomatillos, spicy red chile powder, lime juice, and a little Tabasco create a delightfully flavorful side perfect for tortilla chips, taco salads, or burrito bowls.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients Needed

  • 2 pounds whole tomatillos
  • 5 cloves garlic (peeled, crushed)
  • 2-3 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Tabasco (to taste)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
  • Place 2 pounds whole tomatillos and 5 cloves garlic on baking sheet. Place in oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until charred.
    Charred tomatillos on a baking sheet
  • Transfer tomatillos and garlic to food processor bowl or blender. Add r2-3 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Process until smooth.
    Tomatillo red chili salsa in a blender
  • Add Tabasco to taste and process again. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 101kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 18g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Net Carbs: 12g | Vitamin C: 30mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 754mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg