Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Ingredients:
8 tomatillos, husked
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper (seeded for less heat)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Boil the tomatillos, onion, jalapeño and garlic about 8 minutes, until the tomatillos soften. Strain, reserving the cooking liquid.
2. Pulse the vegetables and cilantro in a blender or food processor a few times.
3. With the machine running, add the reserved liquid 1/2 cup at a time until the sauce is the consistency of thick salsa.
4. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Make Ahead:
Freezes well. Thaw in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before using.