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Roasted tomatillo salsa in a glass bowl.
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Fire Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

This roasted tomatillo salsa is bright and punchy and makes for a great BBQ app. It's also super easy to make, so you can enjoy it in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Keyword: Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Servings: 4 people
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 4 tomatillos skins removed
  • 1 jalapeno sliced in half
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ yellow onion
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 2 limes juiced
  • Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub to taste, recipe in notes section

Instructions

  • Preheat. Preheat your grill to 450 degrees F with even heat across the grill grates.
  • Roast the vegetables. In a grill basket, add the tomatillos, jalapeno, garlic, and onion. Drizzle with avocado oil and toss lightly to coat. Place the basket on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping the vegetables occasionally. Remove the roasted vegetables from the grill and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the salsa. Transfer the roasted and cooled vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add in the fresh cilantro and lime juice. Pulse until desired consistency and add in the Fiesta Rub (or salt and pepper) to taste and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Enjoy. This salsa is ready to be enjoyed right away, or you can store it in the fridge and serve it within 3-4 days.

Notes

Fiesta Rub

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg