Roasted Tomatillo Relish Recipes

TOMATILLO RELISH

Steps:

• In a food processor, process tomatillos, tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro and parsley in batches until chopped. , Transfer to a large stockpot; stir in oil, vinegar, olives, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Add lemon juice to four hot pint jars, 1 tablespoon in each. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Serve with grilled meats or your favorite snack chips.

ROASTED TOMATILLO RELISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In 15x10-inch pan, place tomatillos, onion and jalapeño. Brush with canola oil.
• Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and softened.
• In food processor or blender, place tomatillos, onion, jalapeño and remaining ingredients. Cover; process, using on-and-off pulses, until mixture is chunky.
• Transfer relish to serving bowl or storage container. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

ROASTED TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spread the tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos, bell pepper, poblano and onion on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything to coat. Roast until the vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
• Remove the seeds from the peppers. Put all of the roasted vegetables and the cilantro into a food processor or blender. Process until still a bit chunky. Thin with some water if it is too thick. Stir in the lime zest and juice. Let cool completely.
• Use immediately or pour into freezer bags, label and freeze.

ROASTED TOMATILLO AND GARLIC SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor.
• Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.

SLOW-ROASTED TOMATILLOS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tomatillos and tomatoes, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with coriander; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then spread in an even layer. Bake until tomatillos and tomatoes are very soft and browned in spots, 45 to 55 minutes. To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 3 days.

SMOOTH ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°.
• Put the tomatillos, garlic and peppers on a baking sheet.
• Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
• Roast the vegetables in the oven until browned and softened, about 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and place the tomatillos in a food processor.
• Squeeze the garlic cloves in the food processor.
• Peel, seed the peppers and place in the food processor.
• Add onions, juice of lemon and lime to the veggies.
• Pulse until the mixture is fully incorporated but not pureed.
• Season the salsa with salt and pepper.

ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook tomatillos and onion on the preheated grill until lightly charred, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool, about 10 minutes; roughly chop and place into a medium bowl.
• Add diced tomatoes to the bowl and mix. Stir in chiles, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin; blend well.

ROASTED TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• On a non-stick cookie sheet, place the tomatillos, poblano chiles, and onion, and place them under the broiler.
• Broil the vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning them as their skins begin to char.
• The entire process should take around 15 minutes.
• After 12 minutes of broiling time, add the cloves of garlic.
• Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and set aside to cool.
• When the tomatillos and poblano chiles are cool to the touch, remove their skins, stems, and seeds, and discard.
• Remove and discard the onion skin, as well.
• Transfer the tomatillos, poblano chiles, onion, and garlic to a food processor or blender, and pulse a few times to roughly chop the vegetables.
• Add the cilantro, lime juice, and cumin, and continue to pulse to form a chunky puree.
• Add salt to taste and a little unbleached cane sugar, if desired.
• Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Serves as a sauce for Mexican and Southwestern style dishes, as a sauce for steamed vegetables and grains, or as a dip with raw veggies or tortilla chips.