14 Tomatillo Recipes To Devour [More Than Just Salsa]

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These tomatillo recipes include so much more than salsa. Learn how to use these Mexican husk tomatoes in soups, burritos, huevos rancheros and more.

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Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos

1 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:30 minServings:10 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I’m a fan of shrimp, and my family loves nachos. When I combined those favorites and added fresh avocado, the result was a cool yet satisfying snack. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 264 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. go to recipe 2/14

Cheeseburger Bowl

4 Reviews Total Time:35 minServings:4 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a lighter way to enjoy an American summer staple. You can try a version of the dressing with 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard and 1 tablespoon of ketchup. —Laurie Rogerson, Ellington, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 2 cups salad mixture with 2 tablespoons dressing: 374 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. go to recipe 3/14

Tomatillo Relish

2 Reviews Total Time:1 hour 5 minServings:4 pintsTest Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make a relish. You can use it as a dip or as a condiment on eggs, hot dogs, meat loaf or burgers. It has an addictive taste. —Deb LaBosco, Foley, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 24 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. go to recipe 4/14

Stuffed Chorizo Burgers with Tomatillo Salsa

0 Reviews Total Time:50 minServings:6 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I created this chorizo burger for my new boyfriend and his family for our first meeting. Needless to say, they loved the recipe and fell in love with me, too! These burgers go great with plantain chips or a spicy potato salad from the grocer. —Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 594 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 1418mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein. go to recipe 5/14

Chicken Tomatillo Soup

4 Reviews Total Time:4 hours 45 minServings:8 (3 quarts)Test Kitchen Approved
Chicken Tomatillo Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home
From the Recipe Creator: I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes, added my own special touches and made chicken tomatillo soup. Feel free to add cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to spice it up. —Katrina Krumm, Apple Valley, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 290 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. go to recipe 6/14

Green Tomato Salsa

1 Reviews Total Time:30 minServings:6 cupsTest Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my garden. —Vanessa Moon, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup salsa: 27 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food. go to recipe 7/14

Braised Pork with Tomatillos

4 Reviews Total Time:3 hours 25 minServings:6 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: A pork braise is a sure way to make people’s mouths water. The tomatillos in this dish offer a subtle hint of lightness to the meat. For ultimate flavor, make the dish one day ahead and reheat. —La Boucherie, Matthew Lawrence, Vashon, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 514 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 1160mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. go to recipe 8/14 9/14

Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Sauce

1 Reviews Total Time:25 minServings:8 Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I had huevos rancheros while visiting Cuernavaca, Mexico, and he loved the meal so much he asked me to cook it for him when got home. My version is suited to my family’s preference for sunny side up eggs, but poached or scrambled eggs would be just as tasty. —Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 272 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. go to recipe 10/14

Tomatillo Salsa

11 Reviews Total Time:20 minServings:2-1/4 cupsTest Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: Dare to deviate from tomato salsa and try this tomatillo-based version for a deliciously addictive change of pace. It’s fantastic on its own with tortilla chips or served as a condiment alongside a variety of meats. —Lori Kostecki, Wausau, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 19 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: free food. go to recipe 11/14

Pork, Bean & Rice Burritos

3 Reviews Total Time:6 hours 25 minServings:10 Test Kitchen Approved
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From the Recipe Creator: The combination of spices is key to this slow-cooked pork—it's my family's favorite burrito filling. The aroma that fills the air as the pork slowly simmers is like a Mexican restaurant. A perfect recipe for tailgate parties. —Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 575 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1717mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 34g protein. go to recipe 12/14

Sweet & Smoky Salsa

1 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time:1 hour 15 minServings:4 pintsTest Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I think this recipe would also taste great using plum tomatoes. Also, if you can’t use wood chip charcoal, you might try adding a little liquid smoke to the salsa while it cooks. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 49 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. go to recipe 13/14

Green Chile Posole

2 Reviews Total Time:4 hours 10 minServings:6 (2 qt)Test Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines parts of my nanny’s and my mother’s recipes that were taught to me when I was young. An optional sprinkling of queso fresco on top is an absolute delight in my opinion. —Jaime Love, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 173 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1457mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. go to recipe 14/14

Zucchini Salsa Verde

1 Reviews Total Time:45 minServings:3 cupsTest Kitchen Approved
From the Recipe Creator: This is the best green salsa ever; it’s bright and sweet with just the right hint of spice. —Donna Kelly, Provo, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 44 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. go to recipe Author Lisa A. Kaminski Lisa is a former Taste of Home editor. During her six years here, she researched and tested ingredients, kitchen gear and home products, and wrote articles to highlight the best of the best. Read More Lisa A. Kaminski Taste of Home Logo Search terms

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