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Roasted Tomatillo & Green Olive Salsa
By vealam
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Servings 2
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 25
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup water
- Substitute 1 serrano pepper for the jalapeño peppers if you like more heat
Salsa is a main food group, and as such you can put it on whatever you want
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Salsa Verde: Green Tomatillo Salsa
By jodieg
Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuo...
- 8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- Fresh hot green chiles, to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno), stemmed
- 5 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed), roughly chopped
- Scant 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- Salt
Maniladas with White Cheese and Roasted Tomatillos Sauce
By á-162246
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- For the Tomatillo sauce:
- 1 (8-ounce) package manicotti shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded and mix in 1/2 t each cumin and cayanne
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (or 1 can tomatoes and green chilis)
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 pound tomatillos, quartered
- 1 small red onion, quartered
- 1 jalapeno, halved
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the cheese sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups reduced fat half and half
- 2 cups grated fontina cheese (half mozzarella)
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Salt
Tomatillo Ranch Chicken
By garciamoss
Blend together mayo, buttermilk and next five ingredients
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 package buttermilk ranch dressing mix
- 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 cup cilantro
- 3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 3-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Creamy Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce - WW
By á-24534
Serve this fresh, creamy sauce with Mexican favorites like tacos and quesadillas
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 pound(s) tomatillo, *
- 1/2 cup(s) (chopped) uncooked onion(s)
- 2 Tbsp jalapeño pepper(s), chopped (don’t touch seeds with bare hands)
- 2 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cup(s) cilantro, leaves (about 1 medium bunch)
- 1/4 cup(s) reduced-fat sour cream
Zucchini & Corn Tortitas with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce
By HeatherS
Coarsely shred zucchini (you should have about 1 cup shredded zucchini); drain on several layers of paper towels, p...
- 1 large zucchini (8 ounces)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
- 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce (recipe under directions) or 2 cups purchased tomatillo salsa
Texas Tomatillo Dip
By á-2478
1.In the work bowl of a food processor, combine tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomatillos, drained
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 3 jalapeño peppers, stems removed
- 1 (16-ounce) container Breakstone’s/Knudsen sour cream
- 1⁄4 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
- 1 (1.1-ounce) package dry Fiesta Ranch dip mix
- Garnish: fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
By hcardall
This authentic, Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 – 2 Serrano chile peppers, minced (remove 1/2 seeds if want milder, caution don't rub eyes after handing peppers)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (dried is ok)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 4 limes, juiced
Shrimp Kabobs with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
By SippitySup
Note the manner in which I thread the shrimp on the skewers
- 1/3 cup kosher salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 quart cool water
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon dry white wine
- 4 oz fresh tomatillos, husked, washed, and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon serrano chile, seeded and coarsely chopped, or to taste
- 1 large ripe, creamy avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- 2 tablespoon cilantro, coarsely chopped
- lemon slices as needed
Tomatillo Guacamole
By davidv
Fresh guacamole is a classic go-to party food, and a true crowd-pleaser
- 4 large tomatillos, peeled and halved
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and quartered
- 1-1/3 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 4 jalapeños, seeded and halved
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1-1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Quinoa & Black Bean Burgers with Tomatillo Guacamole
By á-36
These veggie burgers are packed with vibrant flavors including healthy quinoa and protein-packed black beans
- GUACAMOLE:
- 1 cup lower-salt chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup quinoa, white, red, or black, well-rinsed
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; more as needed
- 1 small fresh poblano chile, finely chopped
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup plain panko crumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon mild pure chile powder, such as ancho
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 6 English muffins, toasted
- 1 large ripe Hass avocado, chopped
- 1 medium tomatillo, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion whites
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh serrano chile; more to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; more to taste
Shrimp & Grits with Tomatillo Sauce
By garciamoss
This shrimp and grits recipe get a zesty makeover with a vibrant salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup medium- to coarse-ground yellow cornmeal or grits
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound tomatillos (see Tips), husked and rinsed
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 3 poblano peppers
- 2 slices bacon
- 20 raw shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined (see Tips)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Crab Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce & Avocados
By Lynnw-2
Delicious creamy and crabby enchiladas are topped with a homemade tomatillo sauce and avocados for a suprisingly ea...
- FILLING:
- 1 cup crab meat, I used Louis Kemp Imitation Crab
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup minced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, optional
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregono
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- TOMATILLO SAUCE:
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ENCHILADAS
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
Paula's Chicken Tomatillo Soup
By Tstone76
In a large saucepan, combine tomatillos and water to cover
- 2 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
- 4 jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Garnish: fried corn tortilla strips
Tomatillo Beef Tacos
By á-4277
Crock Pot Re3cips
- Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large onion, thickly sliced
- 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth
- 6 tomatillos, remove papery layer and rinse off
- 1/2 cup cilantro, rinsed and dried
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- salt and pepper, to taste
- tortillas
- taco toppings of your choice: shredded cheese, sour cream, lime, cilantro, tomato, lettuce
- Read more at http://www.allfreeslowcookerrecipes.com/Slow-Cooker-Mexican-Recipes/Tomatillo-Beef-Tacos#9wPz3A20VlOw1sDR.99
More Tomatillo recipes
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Avocado & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
- 1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, cored and quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed and peeled
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed and halved
- 1 leek, white part only, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt
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Guacamole with Roasted Tomatillos...
- 4 avocados
- 4 tomatillos, roasted
- 4 cloves garlic, roasted
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 chipotle chiles
- 1 small lime squeezed
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 small red onion
- salt, to taste
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Mini Tortillas with Corn Mushrooms...
- 1 cup corn tortilla flour (masa harina; 4 1/2 ounces)
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh serrano chile with seeds, or to taste
- 1 cup white onion, finely chopped and divided
- 4 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups fresh or thawed huitlacoche (1/2 pound), coarsely chopped, or 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans
- 1/2 cup salsa verde cruda
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata
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Tomatillo-Braised Chicken Thighs
- 12 ounces tomatillos (about 5 medium), husks removed
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), skinned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons Mexican crema
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Seared Salmon with Tomatillo Coulis
- ingredients
- For tomatillo coulis
- 1 small red onion
- 1/4 pound fresh tomatillos*
- 1 fresh green Anaheim chile*
- 1 fresh poblano chile*
- 3 unpeeled garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 scant cup cilantro sprigs
- 1 scant cup packed fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 about 1/4 cup water
- four 5-ounce pieces salmon fillet with skin
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns**
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Tortilla-Crab Soup with Tomatillo...
- 1/2 pound tomatillos—husked, rinsed and quartered
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Eight 6-inch yellow or white corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 ounces thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (1/4 cup)
- 4 large scallions, white parts finely chopped, light green parts thinly sliced and reserved separately
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 8 cups fish stock or 4 cups bottled clam juice mixed with 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
- Lime wedges and green hot sauce, for serving
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Mojo-Marinated Chicken Tacos with...
- Marinade:
- Servings: 4 - 6
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers, including seeds
- 1 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (without tenders), about 8 ounces each
- Salsa:
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 10 medium tomatillos, about 1/2 pound total, husked and rinsed
- 1 small jalapeno chile peppers, tem removed
- 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Lobster Taquitos With Tomatillo...
- TAQUITOS:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro stems discarded
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat chopped
- 1/2 cup oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 8 toothpicks
- TOMATILLO SALSA:
- 7 tomatillos peeled, rinsed, and roughly chopped
- 1/2 large yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tablespoon cumin
- 1/4 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
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