Purple Tomatillo Salsa with Lime
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This colorful salsa is the perfect complement to enchiladas, quesadillas, grilled fish, or simply chips. Recipe courtesy of Vaunda Ernstes.
1 jalapeño, stemmed and seeded
1 chile de arbol, stemmed and seeded
2 cloves garlic, peeled
15 purple tomatillos, husks removed, coarsely chopped
1 small to medium red sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Toast chiles, garlic, and tomatillos in hot dry sauté pan over medium heat, turning occasionally, for 15 minutes. Place in a blender or food processor until blended but chunky, about 10 seconds. Pour into a bowl and add onion, cilantro, and lime. Season to taste. Let salsa rest in the bowl for 10 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
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Julie publishes Edible Ohio Valley with her family. After 15 years in the world of commercial photography, her lens is now focused on recording the sustainability movement in the Midwest. A graduate of UC’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning, she’s a partner and co-founder of The Fairview Agency, a multidisciplinary creative firm.