Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 17 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, packed
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 t. Agave nectar
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 1/8 t. Kosher salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 705g | |
| Calories 229 | |
| Calories from Fat 52 | 23% |
| Total Fat 6.18g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 0.86g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium 1771mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 44.1g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 44% |
| Sugars 27.09g | 18% |
| Protein 6.93g | 11% |
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