Mom’s Red and Green Mexican Salsa’s
Mom’s Green Mexican Salsa
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
6-8 tomatillos husked and washed
2 cloves garlic
2 large jalapeño or 4 small ones
Salt to taste
3-4 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 cups water (or enough to fill up pot)
Directions:
In a saucepan, bring your water to a boil. Add the peppers and tomatillos, and boil uncovered, for about 10 minutes, until they change color.
Drain your vegetables,, reserving about ¼ cup water of the liquid.
In a blender, puree the peppers, tomatillos, garlic and the cilantro if using, then add the reserved liquid if needed to get a thinner consistency..
Transfer to a bowl and add salt to taste.
Nutrition:
Nutrition per serving:
Calories - 28
Fat - 1g
Protein - 1g
Total Carbs - 5g
Net Carbs - 3g
Mom’s Red Mexican Salsa
Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS:
6 medium size roma tomatoes
2 large jalapenos or 4 small ones
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp salt
DIRECTIONS:
On a comal, or cast iron pan, char your vegetables until they are blistered (tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic)
Place your items in a blender or food processor until desired consistency!
Season along the way - I used salt. At this point, you can use water to thin out if needed!
Serve with chips and enjoy!
NUTRITION:
Nutrition per serving:
Calories - 14
Fat - 0g
Protein - 1g
Total Carbs - 3g
Net Carbs - 2g
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