Salsa Verde

Green salsa made with Tomatillos which are little green fruits surrounded with a papery husk.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2-3 cups

Ingredients

• 4  cups  tomatillos, husked and rinsed,cut in half
• 1  medium onion, quartered
• 3  scallions, cut into 4
• 4  cloves garlic
• 1⁄4 cup parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped cilantro leaf
• 2  small  jalapeno peppers, leave seeds in if you like it very hot
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon olive oil, if serving warm

Directions

1. Drop the garlic through the feed tube of a food processor with the metal blade in place and motor running to chop finely (about 10 seconds.) Add the scallions, parsley, cilantro, and jalapeno and chop finely (about 6 pulses of the motor).
2. Add the tomatillos and salt and process until pureed, about 5 seconds.
3. Refrigerate, covered.
4. May be served warm In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoon olive oil.
5. Add tomatillo mixture and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and pour into serving bowl.
7. Cover and let stand 1-2 hours to blend flavors.
8. Serve warm.