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Lime - Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

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This quick and easy salsa, with its several shades of green, tastes as refreshing as it looks.

Lime - Tomatillo Salsa Recipe (+)

Directions

Prepare tomatillos: remove husks and wash to remove sticky coating. Cut into quarters.
Put cut-up tomatillos into food processor with all remaining ingredients and pulse until well chopped, but not puréed.
Use immediately, or refrigerate for later use.

Container: food processor

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Servings: 16

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Ingredients

-		1 pound tomatillos
-		1 small onion, sliced
-		1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
-		1 small lime, sliced thinly, seeds removed
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		1 pinch hot red pepper flakes. or 1/8 tsp hot sauce, or to taste

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