Tomatillo Black Bean Salsa
The best American name for this vegetable would probably be “Mexican green tomato”, but they actually taste nothing like regular tomatoes, In fact, the tomatillo is not a tomato at all. The tomatillo has a tart, lemony flavor that is enhance when cooked (especially roasted) and is an excellent base for salsas. While salsa (salsa verde) is the most popular way to enjoy tomatillo, they can be used in other ways. Tomatillos contain high amounts of vitamin A&C. Tomatillos are our #2 sales item!
Ingredients:
1 pound tomatillos, chopped (about two heaping cups of chopped tomatillos)
1 small shallot (an entire bulb), finely chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 small lime, juiced
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, combine all of the prepared ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary (more lime juice, salt and pepper, etc.). Cover the salsa and let it rest for at least 30 minutes in order for the flavors to meld and the beans to soak up the surrounding flavors.
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