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Flavorful Roasted Hatch Chili Salsa Verde Recipe

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A smoky, tangy, and textured salsa verde made by roasting Hatch chilies and tomatillos, perfect for tacos, dips, and grilled dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 medium-sized Hatch chilies, roasted and peeled
  • 4–5 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 small yellow onion, quartered and roasted
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and roasted
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup water, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the Hatch chilies directly on the skillet, turning occasionally with tongs until the skins are blistered and blackened in spots, about 8-10 minutes. The chilies should feel soft but still hold their shape. Set aside to cool, then peel off the skins and remove seeds if desired.
  2. While the chilies cool, roast the tomatillos, quartered onion, and garlic cloves on the skillet or under a broiler until they develop dark spots and soften, about 7-8 minutes.
  3. Transfer the peeled Hatch chilies, roasted tomatillos, onion, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and olive oil.
  4. Pulse the mixture until it reaches your preferred consistency. For chunkier salsa, pulse a few times; for smoother sauce, blend for 30-40 seconds. Add water a tablespoon at a time if the salsa is too thick.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
  6. Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and texture thicken slightly.

Notes

Rub roasted chilies gently with a dry paper towel to remove skins without washing away smoky flavor. Adjust heat by removing or keeping seeds. For creamier texture, blend in half an avocado. Roasting garlic and onion mellows sharpness and adds sweetness. Salsa tastes better after resting for a few hours or overnight.

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