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Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment

Ingredients

  • 20 tomatillos
  • 1 lime
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 tbsp agave syrup

Instructions

  • Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse. Set aside.
  • Halve one lime. Halve and deseed two jalepenos and peel and halve one onion.
  • Add the vegetables to a large baking sheet and drizzle with 1½ tablespoons of olive oil and a large pinch of kosher salt.
  • Heat a grill to 400°F. Add the vegetables to the hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and hot. Place the vegetables back onto the same baking sheet and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables to a large food processor and squeeze the juice from the grilled lime over the vegetables. Add the garlic, salt, cumin, cilantro and agave nectar.
  • Pulse the processor until the salsa reaches the desired consistency. Enjoy!
  • This recipe makes 3-4 cups of salsa. It will keep for one week in the refrigerator.