Spicy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Chickpeas (chana) are extremely high in protein and make for an excellent meat substitute if you wish to go down that route.
Recipe Summary Spicy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
This roasted tomatillo salsa is Weight Watchers®-friendly, easy to make, and fresh! Perfect for a chip dip and to make into a homemade enchilada sauce!Ingredients | Chickpea Cake Recipe Weight Watcherscooking spray8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed1 serrano pepper (Optional)1 jalapeno pepper½ medium yellow onion, quartered3 cloves garlic, unpeeled½ cup cilantro leaves1 lime, juiced1 tablespoon kosher salt½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup waterDirectionsSet an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high. Spray a baking sheet with fat-free cooking spray.Cut tomatillos in half and place cut-side-down on the prepared baking sheet with serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, and garlic.Broil in the preheated oven until charred, about 20 minutes, turning peppers halfway through cooking time.Remove vegetables from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Remove stems from peppers and peel garlic.Combine tomatillos, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.The longer the salsa is stored in the refrigerator, the better. It will last up to 7 days refrigerated.You can remove the seeds from the serrano pepper once cooled to make the salsa less spicy, if you'd like.Info | Chickpea Cake Recipe Weight Watchersprep:
15 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
45 mins
total:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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