Vegetables Tomatillo 10 Tangy Tomatillo Recipes By Food & Wine Editors Updated on November 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Madeleine Hill From a grilled-tomatillo salsa verde to fish tacos with tomatillo-jalapeño salsa, here are delicious tomatillo-based recipes for soup, chicken, fish, fajitas, and more. 01 of 10 Spicy Green Pozole John Kernick This pozole from star chef Richard Blais gets amazing flavor from tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeños. Be sure to serve the fragrant chicken stew with all of the delicious garnishes suggested. Get the Recipe 02 of 10 Chicken Chile Verde PHOTO © JOHN KERNICK The secret to this tangy and spicy stew by chef Deborah Schneider is the warm tomatillo-and-chile sauce; topped with creamy avocado and cool sour cream, it's an ideal meal. Schneider sometimes swaps pork, cubed tofu, or vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for the chicken. Get the Recipe 03 of 10 Fish Tacos with Tomatillo-Jalapeño Salsa © John Kernick For her light and satisfying tacos, chef Deborah Schneider fills warm corn tortillas with meaty charred halibut and aguachiles, a brilliant, spicy, tart salsa. Get the Recipe 04 of 10 Grilled-Tomatillo Salsa Verde © Helene Dujardin Lightly charring the vegetables before pureeing them gives this salsa verde an alluring smokiness; fresh cilantro and tart lime juice added at the end make all the flavors pop. Get the Recipe 05 of 10 Slow Cooker Asado de Puerco (Pork and Tomatillo Stew) © Helene Dujardin Make this classic Mexican dish in your slow cooker for ease and extra flavor. Get the Recipe 06 of 10 Chicken Fajitas with Tomatillos © Todd Porter & Diane Cu Tangy tomatillos add a wonderful layer of flavor and texture to these delicious chicken fajitas. Get the Recipe 07 of 10 Chicken-Tomatillo Fajitas © Christina Holmes For chicken fajitas with a twist, make this easy, tangy and spicy green sauce, which gets its punch from a combination of tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, and scallions. Get the Recipe 08 of 10 Tomatillo Salsa Cruda Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Nidia Cueva Fermín Núñez's raw tomatillo salsa combines tart, fresh tomatillos; jalapeño and serrano chiles; tender scallions; and pungent cilantro for a juicy, refreshing salsa perfect for topping tacos, eggs, or tortilla chips. Get the Recipe 09 of 10 Carnitas Sliders with Tomatillo-Avocado Sauce Photo by Eva Kolenko / Food Styling by Carrie Purcell / Prop Styling by Jillian Knox Perfect for entertaining, these grab-and-go sliders star tender carnitas topped with a creamy tomatillo-avocado sauce sandwiched between pillowy homemade rolls. Get the Recipe 10 of 10 Pork Tenderloin with Charred Tomatillo Salsa PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS In this recipe, grilled pork tenderloin is paired with one of Paula Disbrowe's favorite supporting players: a tangy green salsa made from blistered tomatillos, onion, garlic, and serranos, which takes on a complex, caramelized depth from all of the charred and blackened bits. Finishing the sauce with a splash of thickened cream isn’t essential, but it makes everything better, bringing the tart, bitter, and spicy flavors together beautifully. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit