LOCATION

841 South Ponce De Leon Boulevard, #6, St. Augustine, FL, 32084

Store: M-F 9-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-6

Cafe Hours: M-F 10:30-3:30

(904) 808-9978

Tomatillo-Sunflower Salsa Verde

Tomatillo-Sunflower Salsa Verde in glass jars on a rustic wooden table.
This content originally appeared on 
tasteforlife.com
Prep Time:
10 minutes prep time
Yield:
makes about 2 cups
Recipe Source:
The Pesto Cookbook by Olwen Woodier ($16.95, Storey Publishing, 2018)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatillos, husks and stems removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems or basil leaves
  • 1⁄3 cup shelled roasted sunflower seeds
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and cut
  • 1⁄2 cup sliced scallions (include both white and green parts)
  • 1⁄2 sp sea salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1⁄3 cup olive, canola, or grapeseed oil
  • 2 Tbsp mild vinegar (white balsamic, apple cider, or rice) or lime juice

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until nearly smooth or to desired consistency.

Notes

Serve any extra amounts of this salsa with beans, eggs, chicken, or fish.