Mexican Weight Watchers Salsa Verde Recipe
Mexican Weight Watchers Salsa Verde Recipe. If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine but also want to maintain a healthy and low-calorie diet, then Salsa Verde is a must-try recipe.
This tangy and spicy sauce is made with fresh tomatillos, chili peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice, providing a unique flavor that can enhance any dish.
What’s more, it is a healthier version of the traditional salsa verde recipe, with fewer calories and less fat, making it perfect for those who are on a weight loss journey or just want to eat healthier.
This versatile sauce can be used as a dip for tortilla chips or vegetables, as a topping for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, and even as a marinade for chicken or pork.
The possibilities are endless, and the best part is that you don’t have to compromise on taste or health.
Weight Watchers Points
0 Points®
MyWW Points: 0 Blue Plan and 1 WW Green Plan
Serving Suggestions
Mexican Weight Watchers Salsa Verde is a versatile sauce that can be used in many different ways. Here are some serving suggestions:
- Use as a dip for tortilla chips or vegetables.
- Drizzle over grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
- Use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
- Mix with Greek yogurt for a creamy dressing.
- Use as a marinade for chicken or pork.
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Mexican Weight Watchers Salsa Verde
Ingredients
- 10 medium tomatillos husked, rinsed, cored, roughly chopped
- 6 scallions ends trimmed, coarsely chopped
- 1 jalapeno peppers diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 12 sprigs fresh cilantro tender stems included, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Start by placing tomatillos, scallions, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and salt into a food processor or mortar and pestle.
- Puree the ingredients until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and add more lime juice and salt as necessary.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
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