Appetizer for 6
Spicy Salsa Verde
Simmer tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion, then blend them with cilantro, cumin, salt, and lime juice.
$12.67for 4 servings
$3.17 per serving$12.67 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical | 7 lb | $17.43Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.37Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 7 tomatillos
- 1 1/2 jalapeños
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- olive oil and vinegar (optional)
- freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
Steps
- Place the tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion in a medium saucepan and cover them with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then simmer the vegetables for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
- Drain the vegetables and let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Blend the vegetables with cilantro, cumin, salt, and lime juice until smooth.
- Stir in a small splash of vinegar or olive oil, if using, and chill for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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