Recipe: Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa

February 1, 2012 at 9:59PM
The tomatillo adds zing to many dishes.
The tomatillo adds zing to many dishes. (MCT/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TOMATILLO-CHIPOTLE SALSA

Makes 1 cup.

Note: Store up to one week in the refrigerator. Adapted from "Just Tacos: 100 Delicious Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner," by Shelley Wiseman.

• 1/2 lb. tomatillos (5 or 6 medium)

• 3 large garlic cloves, peeled

• 1 to 2 tbsp. canned chipotles in adobo sauce

• 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

Heat oven to 500 degrees. Line a baking tray with foil. Husk and rinse tomatillos; put on baking tray. Add garlic cloves. Roast 10 minutes and remove garlic when it's browned and slightly softened. Turn tomatillos; roast 10 to 15 minutes longer until browned and softened.

Put garlic and tomatillos in a blender. Add canned chipotles with their sauce and salt. Blend until smooth. Cool.

Nutrition information per ¼ cup:

Calories24Fat1 gSodium240 mg

Carbohydrates5 gSaturated fat0 gCalcium11 mg

Protein1 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber1 g

Diabetic exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable.

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