Green Salsa
A vibrant, tangy green salsa made with roasted jalapeños and garlic, perfect for tacos, eggs, or chips.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 20
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 6 whole jalapeño peppers
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- 1
Place the 6 jalapeños and 3 garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Broil on high until the peppers are charred and blistered, about 8-10 minutes, turning once.
- 2
Let the peppers cool slightly, then remove the stems (and seeds if you prefer milder heat).
- 3
In a blender, combine the roasted jalapeños, garlic, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 cup water.
- 4
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. If too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- blender
- knife
- cutting board
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