Tomatillo Sauce
Tomatillos—also known as “Mexican husk tomatoes”—are bright and somewhat acidic. Cilantro complements their flavor profile really well.
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Nut Free
Soy Free
All of our recipes are oil free and vegan.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1½ cups
Enjoy this sauce with baked corn tortilla chips, or as a dressing to go with your favorite rice–and–bean bowl or burrito.
Reprinted from The China Study Cookbook (BenBellaBooks, 2018).
What You'll Need
2 cups husked, chopped tomatillos
1 Tbsp lime juice
½ jalapeño, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp minced onion
Salt to taste
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How to Make It
1 In a small saucepan, combine tomatillos, lime juice, and jalapeño. Cook over medium heat until soft, 5–6 minutes.
2 Transfer tomatillo mixture to a food processor and add cilantro, garlic, and onion. Process until smooth
3 Season with salt.
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