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Easy Roasted Hatch Chili Salsa Verde

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A smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy salsa verde made with roasted Hatch chilies and tomatillos, perfect for freezer meal prep and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium Hatch chilies (fresh or frozen)
  • 8–10 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 medium white onion, peeled and quartered
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, peeled
  • Small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • A few tablespoons water (as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Husk and rinse the tomatillos thoroughly. Quarter the onion and peel the garlic cloves. If you prefer less heat, slice the Hatch chilies lengthwise and remove the seeds; otherwise, leave them whole.
  3. Arrange the Hatch chilies, tomatillos, onion quarters, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and toss gently to coat.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skins are blistered and slightly charred and the onions and garlic are softened.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency (thick but pourable).
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed. Add a pinch of sugar if the salsa is too spicy.
  8. Cool completely before portioning into freezer-safe containers or bags. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

For milder salsa, remove seeds from Hatch chilies before roasting. For extra smoky flavor, char chilies briefly on a gas stove flame before roasting. Let roasted ingredients cool before blending to protect blender motor and avoid bitterness. Store in small portions for easy thawing. Salsa flavor deepens after a day or two in the fridge.

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