Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 medium (150g) white onion, cut into thick wedges
- 2 (30g) jalapeño peppers, stemmed
- 4 cloves (20g) garlic, unpeeled
- 2 tbsp (30ml) avocado oil
- 1/2 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, packed
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) ground cumin
- 1 pinch sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatillos, onion wedges, and jalapeños in avocado oil. Nestled the unpeeled garlic cloves in the center.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes until tomatillos soften and turn pale olive green, and the onion edges are charred and mahogany-colored.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins and discard the peel.
- Transfer the charred vegetables and any pan juices into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Add the fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
- Pulse the blender until the mixture is a vibrant, uniform green, stopping while it still has a slight texture.
- Taste the salsa; add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity or extra lime juice for more zip if desired.
- Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.