Salsa verde to strengthen that weak stomach. :)
Salsa verde to strengthen that weak stomach. :) is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 60 calories per serving. Recipe by Jose.elcook on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 17 min | Total: 42 min
Cost: $7.43 total, $1.86 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Tomatillos (small tomatillos, husked and rinsed)
- 2 pieces Jalapeño Peppers (seeds removed for milder heat, optional if you prefer spicier use 1 serrano)
- 2 cloves Garlic (peeled)
- 1 pinch Sea Salt (for boiling water)
- 1 packet Chicken Bouillon (adds umami, can use vegetable bouillon or omit for vegetarian version)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro (optional, loosely packed, chopped)
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Husk and Rinse Tomatillos
Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under cold water to discard any sticky residue.
Time: PT5M
Chop Vegetables
Coarsely chop the tomatillos, jalapeños (seeds removed if desired), and garlic cloves.
Time: PT5M
Boil Vegetables
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add a pinch of sea salt, then add the chopped tomatillos, jalapeños, and garlic. Boil for 15 minutes until the tomatillos are tender and the peppers have softened.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 100°C
Strain and Cool
Pour the vegetables through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the cooking liquid. Let the vegetables cool slightly for safe handling.
Time: PT2M
Blend the Salsa
Transfer the strained vegetables to a blender. Add the chicken bouillon packet, ground black pepper, and optional cilantro. Blend until smooth.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Pour the hot salsa verde into a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 60
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free (if bouillon is gluten‑free), Low‑Carb
Allergens: May contain MSG from chicken bouillon
Last updated: April 17, 2026








