Best 6 Roasted Tomatillo Poblano Avocado Salsa Recipes

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**Roasted Tomatillo Poblano Avocado Salsa: A Vibrant and Flavorful Trio**

This tantalizing salsa is a culinary symphony of roasted tomatillos, poblano peppers, and creamy avocado, offering a delightful blend of tangy, smoky, and velvety textures. The roasting process enhances the natural flavors of the tomatillos and poblanos, bringing out their sweetness and smokiness. The avocado adds a luscious creaminess, balancing the acidity of the tomatillos and the heat of the poblanos. This versatile salsa is the perfect complement to tacos, burritos, nachos, and grilled meats. With its vibrant green color and irresistible taste, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

**Additional Recipes to tantalize your taste buds:**

- **Tomatillo Salsa:** A classic salsa made with fresh tomatillos, cilantro, onion, and jalapeño peppers. This salsa is a staple in Mexican cuisine and is perfect for adding a tangy kick to your favorite dishes.

- **Poblano Salsa:** This salsa showcases the unique flavor of roasted poblano peppers, combined with tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Its smoky and slightly spicy flavor makes it an excellent choice for enchiladas, quesadillas, and tacos.

- **Avocado Salsa:** This simple yet delicious salsa is made with ripe avocados, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Its creamy and mild flavor makes it a great choice for those who prefer a milder salsa.

- **Tomatillo Poblano Salsa Verde:** This salsa combines the tangy flavor of tomatillos with the smoky heat of poblano peppers. It's a great choice for topping enchiladas, tamales, and pozole.

- **Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Roja:** This salsa features roasted tomatillos, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. Its vibrant red color and smoky flavor make it a perfect addition to tacos, burritos, and nachos.

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AVOCADO AND ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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I have been making tomatillo and avocado salsa for years, but I usually simmer the tomatillos rather than roasting them. Roasting the tomatillos, chiles and garlic - toasting really, as I use a skillet for this, on top of the flame - produces a salsa with a delicious charred flavor. I learned something recently from the chef Iliana de la Vega, who demonstrated the recipe at the "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" conference in Napa Valley in March: she says, in no uncertain terms, that you should not add water to tomatillo salsas. Without the water, this is a more intense salsa with pleasing density.You can use it as a sauce to serve with chicken or fish, or as a dip with chips or other vegetables.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, sauces and gravies, appetizer

Time 25m

Yield About 2 cups, serving 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound tomatillos, husked
1 to 2 serrano chiles (to taste), stems removed
1 medium garlic clove, unpeeled
1 slice white or red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, with stems
1 medium avocado
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place tomatillos in pan and toast until charred on 1 side, about 10 minutes for a medium or large tomatillo. The color in the middle should be fading from pale green to olive. Turn tomatillos over and continue to grill until charred on the other side, about 10 minutes, but not for so long that they burst. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
  • Place chile(s), garlic clove and onion slice in skillet and toast, turning often, until chile is lightly charred and garlic is charred in spots and softened. The onion should be lightly colored on both sides but not charred black (that will make it bitter). Remove from heat. Peel the garlic and transfer, with the onion and chiles, to a blender. Add tomatillos and any liquid that may have accumulated in the bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 202 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh tomatillos, husked and well rinsed
2 fresh jalapeno peppers
1 medium white onion, quartered
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1/2 lime
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Add the tomatillos to a baking sheet along with the jalapenos and onion wedges. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and roast about 7 minutes. Turn the vegetables, add the garlic and roast until everything is slightly softened and charred, another 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Peel the garlic and remove the stems and seeds from the jalapenos. Add the roasted vegetables to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until still slightly chunky but well combined. Add the cilantro, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt and pulse until incorporated. With the processor running, stream in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until the salsa is slightly runny but not smooth. At this point you can season with additional salt if desired.
  • Serve with chips or as a salsa for tacos and burritos.

ROASTED TOMATILLO-POBLANO SALSA



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Enjoy the hot and tangy taste in this classic salsa made using tomatillos and poblano - a perfect Mexican condiment to be served with any meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and cut in half
2 medium poblano chiles
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate (from 6-oz can)
1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin or ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 475°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place tomatillos in single layer on one end of pan; place poblano chiles and onion on other end. Drizzle oil over vegetables.
  • Roast uncovered 15 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender.
  • Place poblano chiles in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel poblano chiles; discard seeds and membranes. In food processor, place poblano chiles, tomatillos, onion and remaining ingredients. Cover; process until smooth. Spoon into serving bowl. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER & TOMATILLO SALSA



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This is my own recipe -- just a lot of trial and error. This really makes a fresh, tasty salsa without an abundance of heat. This salsa is mild to medium, but if you want to tone it down even further, add 2-3 teaspoons of cider vinegar and one medium to large peeled carrot, pureed.

Provided by Chadley25

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (drained)
1 cup pitted ripe olives (drained)
1 roma tomato, peeled
3 tomatillos
1 medium poblano pepper, roasted (see below)
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
1/2 cup black beans (optional)
5 -7 cloves fresh garlic, roasted (see below)
1/2 small red onion
1/2 small white onions or 1/2 small yellow onion
1 lime
sea salt or kosher salt
coarsely-ground pepper
1/2 ounce tequila

Steps:

  • Slice poblano pepper into medium-thin strips, avoiding seeds.
  • It is not necessary to use the entire pepper as poblano peppers can sometimes be large (bell pepper sized).
  • Peel garlic and chop each clove in half.
  • Place all of this in shallow pan and roast for 20 minutes under broiler set to “low” – toaster oven works fine.
  • If you have a kitchen torch, you may use this to fire-roast the peppers as well.
  • Drain liquid from canned tomatoes and canned chilies, chop Roma tomato into quarters.
  • Peel and chop onion into quarters.
  • Do the same with the tomatillos.
  • Add all of this to a food processor and process until salsa is thoroughly blended.
  • Add olives and the juice of the lime and process again.
  • Add half of the cilantro leaves, roasted poblano peppers and garlic, black beans (if used) and tequila and process again, adding the corn at the final stage of processing to ensure the corn is not puréed.
  • Salsa should be a nice consistency.
  • Don’t over-process!
  • Pour into a mixing bowl and stir in 2-4 teaspoons of sea salt (to taste), any additional lime juice that can be squeezed and a teaspoon of coarsely-ground pepper.
  • Zest the lime and add this to the salsa.
  • If you don’t have a zester, simply use a fine cheese grater.
  • This adds a great fresh zing to the salsa.
  • Cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to mesh.
  • Immediately prior to serving, chop the remaining cilantro leaves and stir into the salsa.
  • Serve with your choice of corn tortilla chips!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1208.2, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 3.7

RICK'S ROASTED POBLANO-TOMATO SALSA



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If the poblanos become blistered and blackened before the tomatoes do, chef Rick Bayless recommends removing them from the broiler first.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ripe plum tomatoes
2 medium fresh poblano chiles
1/2 small red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup canned tomato puree
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Place tomatoes and poblanos on a rimmed baking sheet. Set the baking sheet as close to the broiler as your oven allows, and broil tomatoes and poblanos until darkly roasted and splotchy black on one side, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, turn, and roast the other side. The poblanos may be completely blistered and blackened before the tomatoes are. If so, remove them as soon as they are done.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees. Separate the onion into rings. On a second rimmed baking sheet, mix together onion and garlic. Roast in the oven, stirring every few minutes, until onions are richly browned and garlic is soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Cut out the cores from the tomatoes. Peel, discarding skins and reserving any juices; set aside. Remove the skins and seeds from the poblanos and discard. Chop into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse onion and garlic until finely chopped, scraping down the sides. Transfer to the bowl with poblanos. Without washing the processor, coarsely puree the tomatoes with their juice, and add them to the poblano mixture. Stir in canned tomato puree and enough water to give the salsa a saucy consistency. Stir in cilantro and thyme. Season with salt. The salsa may be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

AVOCADO AND ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound fresh tomatillos
1/2 small onion
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 tablespoons packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 fresh jalapeño chile
1 1/2 firm-ripe California avocados

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Remove husks and rinse tomatillos under warm water to remove stickiness. Halve onion half and arrange on rack of a broiler pan with tomatillos and garlic. Broil vegetables 1 to 2 inches from heat, turning them once, until softened and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Peel garlic and put in a food processor with tomatillos, onion, cilantro, and salt. Wearing rubber gloves, discard seeds from jalapeño if desired and coarsely chop. Add jalapeño to tomatillo mixture and puree until mixture is almost smooth. Transfer tomatillo mixture to a bowl.
  • Halve and pit avocado and scoop flesh into tomatillo mixture. With a fork mash avocado into mixture, leaving texture coarse.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe tomatillos and poblano peppers: Ripe tomatillos will have a bright green color and be firm to the touch. Poblano peppers should be deep green and have a smooth, shiny skin.
  • Roast the tomatillos and poblano peppers: Roasting the vegetables intensifies their flavor and gives the salsa a smoky taste. To roast the vegetables, place them on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are slightly charred and tender.
  • Use fresh cilantro and lime juice: Fresh cilantro and lime juice add a bright, refreshing flavor to the salsa. Be sure to use fresh cilantro, as dried cilantro will not have the same flavor.
  • Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed: The salsa should be flavorful and slightly spicy. If it is too spicy, add more avocado or lime juice. If it is not spicy enough, add more chopped chili peppers.
  • Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use: The salsa is best served immediately, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

ThisRoasted Tomatillo Poblano Avocado Salsa is a delicious and versatile salsa that can be used as a topping for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or nachos. It can also be served as a dip with tortilla chips or vegetables. The salsa is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and healthy salsa, give this recipe a try!

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