Tomatillo-Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Tomatillo-Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa
45 min.
4
199kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine! This Tomatillo-Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa is a must-try for anyone who loves an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfectly vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this salsa is both accessible and exciting for a variety of dietary preferences.

With its unique combination of smoky pasilla de Oaxaca chiles and tangy tomatillos, this salsa brings a delightful balance of heat and freshness to the table. The rich, charred garlic brings out the depth of flavors, making it an ideal companion for a range of dishes—whether you're dipping crispy tortilla chips, drizzling it over grilled vegetables, or spicing up your favorite proteins.

This recipe is not only straightforward to prepare, taking just about 45 minutes, but it also serves as a fantastic starter or snack for gatherings and parties. With only 199 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while impressing your friends and family with a homemade salsa that boasts both authenticity and flair.

Embrace the vibrant essence of Mexican street food with this Tomatillo-Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa, and share the love with everyone around you. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 15 small pepper flakes stemmed seeded
  • 10 medium cloves garlic 
  • servings sea salt fine
  • 2.5 pounds tomatillos husked rinsed quartered
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the tomatillos with enoughwater to come about halfway up the side of the pan, cover, andcook over medium heat until they are soft, about 10 minutes;strain, reserving the liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, on a plancha or in a heavy skillet, melt the lardover medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until soft and wellcharred on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes; transfer to the jar of anelectric blender.
  4. Add the chiles to plancha and toast for 2 minutes per side.
  5. Remove, tear them into pieces, and add them to the blender.
  6. Pour in the reserved cooking liquid, add a large pinch of salt,and blend until smooth.
  7. Add the tomatillos, blend, and taste toadjust the salt, as necessary.
  8. Reprinted with permission from Dos Caminos: Mexican Street Food by Ivy Stark with Joanna Pruess, © 2011 Skyhorse Publishing

Nutrition Facts

Calories199kcal
Protein11.31%
Fat28.33%
Carbs60.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.75
Glycemic Load
6.25
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.134782314301%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.45kcal
9.97%
Fat:7.07g
10.88%
Saturated Fat:0.99g
6.19%
Carbohydrates:33.91g
11.3%
Net Carbohydrates:25.83g
9.39%
Sugar:20.16g
22.4%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:213.09mg
9.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.35g
12.71%
Vitamin C:278mg
336.97%
Vitamin K:58.64µg
55.85%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.28%
Manganese:0.88mg
43.76%
Vitamin A:1930.36IU
38.61%
Potassium:1333.26mg
38.09%
Vitamin B3:7.4mg
36.98%
Fiber:8.08g
32.3%
Magnesium:97.39mg
24.35%
Copper:0.46mg
23.21%
Iron:3.63mg
20.14%
Phosphorus:194.6mg
19.46%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.42%
Vitamin E:2.53mg
16.84%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.86%
Folate:58.88µg
14.72%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.09%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.67%
Calcium:57.16mg
5.72%
Selenium:3.33µg
4.75%
Source:Epicurious