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Tomatillo

The tomatillo is a plant of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, bearing small, spherical and green or green-purple fruit of the same name.

Tomatillos are the key ingredient in fresh and cooked Latin American green sauces. The freshness and greenness of the husk are quality criteria. Fruit should be firm and bright green, as the green colour and tart flavour are the main culinary contributions of the fruit. The flavour of a tomatillo gives an authentic flavour in Mexican green sauces and salsa. The tomatillo is used while still green. They can be eaten raw in dishes such as salsa but they also taste good fried in olive oil or grilled and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Tomatillos have a very tart flavor, not at all like a tomato.

The tomatillo never gained in popularity with Europeans and it was the tomato that was taken to Italy where it grew well in the Mediterranean climate. Today, the tomatillo is common in the U.S. as the Hispanic population has increased.

Tomatillos are a good source of vitamin C.

Relevant Recipes for Tomatillo

Recipe Names

  1. Seared Tofu Burritos with Tomatillo-Chipotle Chile Sauce
  2. Shredded Pork Flauttas With Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
  3. Shrimp And Crab Cake With Tomatillo Relish
  4. Skirt Steak Fajitas With Lime, Chili, And Tomatillo Salsa
  5. Slap-In-The-Face Avocado-Tomatillo Soup
  6. Southwest Tomatillo Salsa Pizza
  7. Southwest Tomatillo Salsa Pizza
  8. Spicy Shrimp Tamales, Roasted Tomatillo Sauce, Goat Cheese
  9. Spicy Tomatillo Shrimp
  10. Swordfish Steak With Tart Tomatillo Vinaigrette
  11. Swordfish Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa
  12. Swordfish With Mango-Tomatillo Relish
  13. Tomatillo And Jalapeno Green Sauce
  14. Tomatillo Chicken
  15. Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas
  16. Tomatillo Chipotle Sauce
  17. Tomatillo Chipotle Sauce
  18. Tomatillo Guacamole
  19. Tomatillo Guacamole
  20. Tomatillo Guacamole
  21. Tomatillo Relish For Grilled Fish
  22. Tomatillo Salsa
  23. Tomatillo Salsa
  24. Tomatillo Salsa
  25. Tomatillo Salsa
  26. Tomatillo Salsa
  27. Tomatillo Salsa (Cadwallader)
  28. Tomatillo Salsa (Green Salsa)
  29. Tomatillo Salsa (Piedmont)
  30. Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa De Tomate Verde)
  31. Tomatillo Salsa Verde
  32. Tomatillo Salsa Verde
  33. Tomatillo Sauce
  34. Tomatillo Squash Bisque
  35. Tomatillo-Apple Salsa
  36. Tomatillo-Chicken Soup
  37. Tomatillo-Chipotle Spread
  38. Tomatillo-Corn Relish
  39. Tomatillo-Corn Salsa
  40. Tomatillo-Scallion Mayonnaise
  41. Turkey-White Bean Salad And Tomatillo-Chipotle Spread
  42. Turkey-White Bean Salad And Tomatillo-Chipotle Spread
  43. White Chili With Tomatillo Salsa
  44. Yucatan Style Chicken Skewers With Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa

Recipe Ingredients

  1. Shrimp And Crab Cake With Tomatillo Relish
  2. Skirt Steak Fajitas With Lime, Chili, And Tomatillo Salsa
  3. Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad
  4. Spicy Sea Scallops
  5. Swordfish With Mango-Tomatillo Relish
  6. Tacos Filled With Spicy Flaked Fish and Tomatil
  7. Tomatillo Chicken
  8. Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas
  9. Tortilla Tortas With Tvp And Rainbow Vegetables
  10. Turkey-White Bean Salad And Tomatillo-Chipotle Spread
  11. Turkey-White Bean Salad And Tomatillo-Chipotle Spread
  12. Vegetarian Burritos
  13. White Chili With Tomatillo Salsa
  14. Yucatan Style Chicken Skewers With Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa