15 Delicious Recipes Using Tomatillos to Devour

From the Recipe Creator: Homemade verde salsa is a necessity for classic enchiladas verde, but don't let that extra step trick you into thinking this can't be an easy weeknight meal. Serve it with sour cream, cilantro and any other fixings you like. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: This flavorful salsa verde is delicious with tortilla chips, but it's also great served on tacos and grilled meats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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

From the Recipe Creator: Fresh ingredients blend together to make this versatile and slightly spicy avocado salsa verde. Serrano peppers give it that bit of heat, while lime juice, avocados and tomatillos create that creamy base. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast with fried, crispy corn tortilla chips. They're then quickly tossed in a smokey, red chile sauce made with dried guajillo chiles, arbol and pasilla chiles, tomatoes, onion, garlic and a few spices. Top them with queso fresco, chopped onions, carnitas meat or a fried egg! —Ericka Sanchez, La Habra, California

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

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

From the Recipe Creator: The color of this bright green guacamole salsa comes from more than just the avocados. With tomatillos, jalapeño pepper and cilantro, it's no surprise that it tastes as vibrant as it looks. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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

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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

From the Recipe Creator: Enchiladas suizas turn salsa verde into a creamy, delicious dinner. It only takes one simple ingredient—media crema— to bring the tomatillo sauce to that next level before it covers chicken-stuffed tortillas. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Whether you’re a salsa aficionado or a curious novice, this recipe is easy to make and a wonderful way to explore the complex flavors of Mexican cuisine. Morita chiles are dried, smoked jalapeno peppers that were left on the vine to ripen before they were picked. The resulting condiment strikes a perfect balance between heat and richness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: This recipe combines parts of my nanny's and mother's recipes that were taught to me when I was young. An optional sprinkling of queso fresco on the top is an absolute delight in my opinion. —Jaime Love, Las Vegas, Nevada

From the Recipe Creator: Elevate your chicken enchiladas with this all-natural, easy-to-make green sauce. Made with authentic ingredients like tomatillos, green chiles and garlic, it has a tangy and spicy profile that adds depth of flavor to your dish. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan