Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro
  • 1/2 head Garlic
  • 1 lb Husked tomatillos
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1/2 White onion, small

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Kosher salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

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Ingredients

• 1/2 small white onion, halved lengthwise, keeping root intact
• 1/2 head of garlic, unpeeled, halved crosswise
• 1 jalapeño
• 1 pound husked tomatillos
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Preparation Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss 1/2 small white onion, halved lengthwise, keeping root intact, 1/2 head of garlic, unpeeled, halved crosswise, 1 jalapeño, 1 pound husked tomatillos, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large bowl. Grill vegetables, turning often, until tender and charred, 5-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Squeeze garlic cloves into a food processor and pulse with onion, stemmed jalapeño, tomatillos, 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice just until a chunky sauce forms; season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salsa verde can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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