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Roasted Salsa Verde Sauce

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: Yasmin Rasheed

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds tomatollios Husked and quartered
  • 1 small onion rough chopped
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon crushed chipotle pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro rough chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a bowl, add the tomatillos, onion, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil.  Mix to coat the vegetables with the oil.
  • On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spread the vegetables in a single layer.  Place the pan in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
    Note: The vegetables should be soft and slightly charred -but not burned.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the vegetables to cool.
  • Add the cooled vegetables to a blender.  Add salt, black pepper and one tablespoon olive oil. Pulse for 30 seconds. 
    Serve room temperature or cold.