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    Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

    April 3, 2019 By Patrick 63 Comments

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    You may have noticed that most Salsa recipes on this site use either tomatoes or tomatillos as the base ingredient.

    But what happens if you use both?  Is that even legal?!

    Luckily it is and the result is a completely unique Salsa that just might become one of your new favorites.

    This is a delicious Salsa to add to your repertoire! It uses both tomatoes and tomatillos to create a completely unique flavor. Yum!! mexicanplease.com

    How To Make Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

    You'll get a delicious blend of roasted sweetness from the tomatoes and some lip-smacking tartness from the tomatillos.  Perfect!

    Here's a pic of the core ingredients:

    Ingredients for Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

    I also like making this Salsa super sharp so I added in some extra jalapeno, but you can dial back on the heat if you want.  Using a half jalapeno (or serrano) is a good starting point if you want a milder version.  Serrano vs. Jalapeno:  What's the Difference?

    Let's start by roasting the tomatoes and tomatillos.  You'll need 2 plum tomatoes and 4-5 tomatillos.  (What's a Tomatillo?)

    Roasting tomatoes and tomatillos

    I put this batch in a 400F oven for 20-25 minutes.  (Other ways to roast them.)

    Yes, technically the tomatillos need less time than that to roast, but I usually just leave them in there knowing that all the juices in the roasting pan will go into the blender.  Here's what they looked like after 20 minutes or so.

    Tomatillos after 20 minutes roasting

    Add them to a blender along with:

    1/3 small onion (I use white onion)
    1 jalapeno
    1 garlic clove
    10-12 sprigs cilantro
    pinch of salt (optional)
    squeeze of lime (optional)

    Adding ingredients to blender

    And give it a whirl.  I usually leave it a bit chunky.

    Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa after blending

    And now the important part -- taste testing!

    I like this Salsa best when it's light, vibrant and sharp -- so I usually give it a squeeze of lime to  brighten it up.  It's rare for me to finish Salsa with a squeeze of lime but I think this one really benefits from it.

    I also added a pinch of salt, and yes, a bit more jalapeno (about 2 total).

    Combining red and green will give your Salsa a somewhat muddy appearance, but it's the inside that counts and this one has real personality!

    Serving roasted tomato and tomatillo salsa with chips.

    And even though I'm a huge fan of serving Salsas warm, I actually like this one best when it's chilled.

    It'll be warm when it's right out of the blender, and it's definitely still tasty at that point, but when it chills in the fridge for a bit I like it even better.   The light, vibrant flavor seems to pop a little more when served cool.

    This is a delicious Salsa to add to your repertoire! It uses both tomatoes and tomatillos to create a completely unique flavor. Yum!! mexicanplease.com

    So how to use this delightful Salsa?

    Well, you can use it pretty much anywhere you're using Salsa Verde or Tomato Jalapeno Salsa.   That means it's a good option in these recipes:

    Chorizo and Eggs
    Migas
    Chilaquiles
    Huevos Rancheros
    Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
    Easy Chicken Tacos

    Taking a bite of freshly blended Salsa.

    And yes, it even does well sitting humbly next to a bowl of chips.

    Okay let me know if you have any questions about this Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa.  It's a great combo to keep in mind for your next batch of homemade Salsa.  And don't forget to test it out both warm and chilled to see which one you like best.

    Buen Provecho.

    This is a delicious Salsa to add to your repertoire! It uses both tomatoes and tomatillos to create a completely unique flavor. Yum!! mexicanplease.com

    Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

    This is a delicious Salsa to add to your repertoire! It uses both tomatoes and tomatillos to create a completely unique flavor. Yum!! 
    4.43 from 56 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 (2 cups)
    Calories: 12kcal
    Author: Mexican Please

    Ingredients

    • 2 roma tomatoes
    • 4-5 tomatillos
    • 1/3 small onion
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1-2 jalapenos (or serranos)
    • 10-12 sprigs cilantro
    • pinch of salt
    • squeeze of lime

    Instructions

    • Husk the tomatillos and then rinse both the tomatoes and tomatillos.  I usually remove the stems from both of them knowing that any juices leftover in the roasting pan will go into the blender.
    • Roast the tomatoes and tomatillos in a 400F oven for 20-25 minutes.  Here's why roasting tomatillos is better than boiling them.
    • Add the roasted tomatoes and tomatillos to a blender along with 1/3 small onion, 1 peeled garlic clove, 1 rinsed and de-stemmed jalapeno (or less for a milder version), 10-12 sprigs rinsed cilantro.  Combine well (I usually leave it a bit chunky.)
    • Take a taste for seasoning.  I added another 1/2 jalapeno, a pinch of salt, and a generous squeeze of lime.
    • Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for a bit before serving.  
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge where they will keep for a few days. 

    Notes

    Even though I'm a huge fan of serving Salsas warm, I actually like this Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa best when it's served cold.  
    I usually twist off and discard the bottom, thicker portion of the cilantro stems, but use the upper stems that hold the leaves together. 
     
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    1. Maria L.

      September 03, 2023 at 7:06 pm

      4 stars
      I found a recipe that was an adaptation of Rick Bayless one but now for the life of me I cannot find it. I used roasted Roma tomatoes, tomatillos and poblanos. I added the jarred minced garlic and salt and lime as you suggested. My husband hates tomatillos so I was trying to find a recipe to hide them and this might just be it! He said it tasted good out of the food processor but it will be even better tomorrow!

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      • Patrick

        September 04, 2023 at 10:54 am

        Thanks Maria!

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