Verde

Verde recipes are some of the oldest recipes around, dating back to ancient times. The word “verde” means “green” in Spanish, and these recipes typically feature green ingredients like spinach, parsley, and cilantro.

Verde recipes were likely first developed in the Mediterranean region, where many of the ingredients are native. These recipes likely spread to other parts of the world through trade and migration.

Today, verde recipes are enjoyed all over the world. They are often served as side dishes or appetizers, but can also be made into main courses or desserts.

Advice

salsa

When making verde salsa, start by gathering your ingredients. You'll need tomatillos, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic, onion, lime, and salt. Start by prepping your tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, onion, and cilantro. Roast your tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the tomatillos are soft and the jalapenos are lightly charred. Once they are roasted, let them cool before transferring them to a blender or food processor. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt, and blend until everything is smooth. Taste your salsa and adjust the seasoning as needed. Finally, serve your salsa with chips and enjoy!

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Recipes

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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

  • rice
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • green chile
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • salsa verde
  • chicken thigh
  • green onion
  • garlic
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Arroz con Pollo Verde 

  • salt
  • salsa criolla
  • onion
  • cumin
  • hominy
  • bell pepper
  • pea
  • basmati rice
  • cilantro
  • chicken thigh
  • ají amarillo paste
  • chicken broth
  • canola oil
  • garlic
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Turkey Mole Verde

  • corn tortilla
  • white rice
  • pumpkin seed
  • tomatillo
  • salt
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • sesame seed
  • onion
  • tasting oil
  • chicken stock
  • oregano
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • turkey
  • green chard
  • romaine
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Filetto al pepe verde

  • brandy
  • brodo di carne
  • burro chiarificato
  • farina
  • filetto di manzo
  • panna fresca liquida
  • pepe verde
  • sale
  • senape di digione
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Posole Verde with Chicken

  • salt
  • lime
  • cumin
  • onion
  • chicken
  • tomatillo
  • oregano
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • coriander
  • white hominy
  • cubanelle pepper
  • serrano chile
  • poblano pepper
  • garlic
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Chili Verde

  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • mexican oregano
  • black pepper
  • coriander
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • corn flour
  • tomatillo
  • jalapeño
  • serrano pepper
  • anaheim pepper
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • onion
  • pork shoulder
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Pozole Verde

  • STEW
  • ears corn kernel
  • salt
  • pozole
  • tomatillo
  • garlic
  • chayote squash
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • zucchini
  • pork shoulder
  • clove
  • GARNISH
  • lime
  • poblano pepper
  • onion
  • oregano
  • hot green chile
  • cilantro
  • avocado
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Salsa verde

  • acciughe sott'olio filetti
  • aceto di vino bianco
  • aglio spicchi
  • capperi sotto sale cucchiaio
  • olio extravergine 'oliva
  • pane raffermo
  • pepe nero
  • prezzemolo
  • sale fino
  • tuorli sodi
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Chicken and Bean Burrito Verde

  • black pepper
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • navy bean
  • greek yogurt
  • chicken broth
  • tomatillo salsa
  • cumin
  • salt
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • romaine lettuce
  • chicken
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • wheat flour tortilla
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Salsa Verde

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • garlic
  • onion
  • tomatillo
  • vegetable oil
  • cilantro
  • serrano chily
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Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

  • ENCHILADAS AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • milk
  • cotija cheese
  • crème fraîche
  • coriander
  • onion
  • rotisserie chicken
  • chile de árbol
  • corn tortilla
  • GREEN SAUCE
  • salt
  • chicken stock
  • lime juice
  • poblano pepper
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • tomatillo
  • olive oil
  • serrano chile
  • garlic
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Chile Verde With Pork Recipe

  • black pepper
  • cumin
  • onion
  • chicken stock
  • cilantro
  • tomatillo
  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • pork shoulder
  • vegetable oil
  • cubanelle pepper
  • poblano pepper
  • garlic
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Tamales Verdes

  • FILLING
  • chicken breast
  • tomatillo
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • cumin seed
  • onion
  • lard
  • garlic
  • corn husk
  • jalapeño
  • MASA
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • maseca tamale
  • chicken broth
  • lard
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Chili Verde

  • lard
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • green enchilada sauce
  • cilantro
  • hot salsa verde
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • green chile
  • green chile powder
  • pork sirloin
  • tomatillo
  • salt
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Arugula Salsa Verde

  • lemon zest
  • caper
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • bread crumb
  • parmesan cheese
  • plum tomato
  • arugula
  • olive oil
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Black-Eyed Pea Chile Verde

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • tomatillo
  • black eyed pea
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • smoked ham hock
  • vegetable oil
  • poblano pepper
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • serrano chile
  • garlic
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Salsa Verde

  • onion
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • jalapeño
  • tomatillo
  • green chile
  • garlic
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Turkey Pozole Verde

  • HOMINY AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • lime
  • chicharrone
  • radish
  • pumpkin seed
  • tomatillo
  • cumin seed
  • onion
  • pequin chile
  • white
  • iceberg lettuce
  • oregano
  • vegetable oil
  • clove
  • serrano chile
  • garlic
  • allspice
  • radish
  • STOCK
  • salt
  • hardy herb
  • turkey carcass
  • carrot
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • garlic
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Filetto al pepe verde

  • brandy
  • burro
  • filetto di manzo
  • panna da cucina
  • pepe verde
  • pepe verde cucchiaio
  • sale fino
  • senape cucchiaino
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Chili Verde Recipe

  • oregano
  • vegetable oil
  • green salsa
  • pork shoulder
  • cayenne pepper
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • salt
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Mojo Verde

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • sherry vinegar
  • garlic
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Enchiladas verdes recipe

  • cilantro
  • serrano chile
  • tomatillo
  • onion
  • onion
  • corn tortilla
  • muenster
  • vegetable oil
  • avocado
  • carnita
  • garlic
  • salt
  • sour cream
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Pozole Verde

  • tomatillo
  • salt
  • onion
  • oregano
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • pepper
  • an onion
  • bay leaf
  • poblano pepper
  • serrano pepper
  • garlic
  • hominy
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • chicken thigh
  • avocado
  • cabbage
  • lime
  • onion
  • radish
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chip
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Chicken Tamales Verdes

  • salsa
  • salt
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • rotisserie chicken
  • baking powder
  • lard
  • schmaltz
  • chicken stock
  • onion
  • white wine vinegar
  • chicken stock
  • unprepared corn masa
  • banana pepper
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • poblano pepper
  • oregano
  • corn husk
  • corn masa flour
  • tomatillo
  • green onion
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Chile Verde

  • cilantro
  • garlic
  • chicken base
  • all purpose flour
  • anaheim chile
  • tomato
  • water
  • oregano
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • pork shoulder
  • salt
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Spring Minestrone Verde with Pistachio Pesto

  • salt
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • basil
  • parsley
  • pea
  • olive oil
  • cannellini bean
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • lemon zest
  • tuscan kale
  • pistachio
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • celery
  • leek
  • chicken stock
  • bread
  • thyme
  • sugar snap pea
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Asparagus Risotto Verde

  • arborio
  • parsley
  • asparagus
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • fennel
  • onion
  • shallot
  • parmesan cheese
  • pinot grigio
  • butter
  • brodo
  • fennel frond
  • salt
  • red radish
  • watercress
  • you skip brodo save time instead
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Chicken Chile Verde

  • salt
  • rice
  • cilantro
  • tomatillos husked
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • chicken thigh
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • poblano pepper
  • water
  • pepper
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Chicken Caldo Verde

  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • lacinato
  • onion
  • russet potato
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • cured spanish chorizo
  • chicken broth
  • chicken thigh
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Chicken posole verde (chicken pozole verde)

  • cumin
  • avocado
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • cilantro leafy stem
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • tomatillos husked
  • chicken
  • allspice
  • onion
  • lime juice
  • black peppercorn
  • salt
  • hominy
  • jalapeño
  • kale preferably lacinato
  • garlic
  • allspice berry
  • garlic
  • clove
  • cilantro
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
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Chicharrones en Salsa Verde

  • cilantro
  • refried bean
  • onion
  • tomatillo
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • flour tortilla
  • vegetable oil
  • serrano chile
  • garlic
  • chicharrone
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Chile Verde

  • anaheim chile pepper
  • poblano chile pepper
  • tomatillo
  • cornstarch
  • corn oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • onion
  • green hot sauce
  • jalapeño
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Slow Cooker Pork Chili Verde

  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • salt
  • onion
  • cumin
  • green enchilada sauce
  • salsa verde
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • tomatillo
  • green chily
  • pork shoulder
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Pozole Verde

  • oregano
  • oil
  • chicken flavor better than bouillon
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • onion
  • tomatillo
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • roasting chicken
  • garlic
  • hominy
  • poblano pepper
  • garlic
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • iceberg lettuce
  • lime
  • radish
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chip
  • water
  • onion
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Salsa Verde

  • cilantro
  • onion
  • salt
  • tomatillo
  • jalapeño
  • olive oil
  • garlic
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Salsa Very Verde

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • olive oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • green chile
  • red pepper flake
  • oil anchovy
  • herb
  • caper
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Chilaquiles Verde

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • cotija cheese
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • sour cream
  • yellow corn tortilla
  • garlic
  • green salsa
  • egg
  • canola oil
  • water
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Chicken Salsa Verde

  • parsley
  • lemon zest
  • red pepper
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • chive
  • tarragon
  • canola oil
  • anchovy
  • salt
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
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Salsa Verde recipe

  • green basil
  • dijon mustard
  • ice
  • mint
  • caper
  • red wine vinegar
  • salt
  • gherkin
  • parsley
  • olive oil
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Chicken and Bean Chili Verde

  • tortilla chip
  • cilantro
  • chili powder
  • chicken bouillon
  • fully rotisserie chicken
  • onion
  • black bean
  • navy bean
  • kidney bean
  • corn
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • chicken broth
  • water
  • tomatillo
  • lime juice
  • garlic
  • poblano pepper
  • black pepper
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
garlic
cilantro
tomatillo
olive oil
jalapeño
cumin
lime juice
vegetable oil
black pepper
parsley
oregano
poblano pepper
serrano chile
avocado
chicken broth
corn tortilla
lime
bay leaf
water
chicken thigh
chicken stock
shallot
pork shoulder
sour cream
green chile
red wine vinegar
chive
hominy
chicken
coriander
tortilla chip
radish
salsa verde
green onion
canola oil
cumin seed
cubanelle pepper
jalapeño chile
butter
cotija cheese
lard
lemon zest
caper
parmesan cheese
celery
sherry vinegar
thyme
rice
garlic powder
oil
bell pepper
pumpkin seed
serrano pepper
lemon juice
clove
hatch chile
navy bean
carrot
basil
egg
dijon mustard
onion powder
mexican crema
sage
pea
fish sauce
brandy
filetto di manzo
pepe verde
white hominy
anaheim pepper
red radish
sale fino
milk
rotisserie chicken
spinach
baking powder
corn husk
green enchilada sauce
chicharrone
iceberg lettuce
allspice
green salsa
cayenne pepper
pepper
russet potato
yukon gold potato
all purpose flour
cannellini bean
leek
bread
fennel
tomatillos husked
white vinegar
oil anchovy
cornstarch
white wine
halibut
peanut oil
yellow corn tortilla
anchovy
honey
mustard
shrimp
queso anejo
salsa criolla
basmati rice
ají amarillo paste
white rice
sesame seed
tasting oil
turkey
green chard
romaine
brodo di carne
burro chiarificato
farina
panna fresca liquida
sale
senape di digione
mexican oregano
corn flour
lemon
white ocean fish
bibb lettuce
green tomatillo
corn tostada
ears corn kernel
pozole
chayote squash
hot green chile
zucchini
palm heart
english cucumber
snack nori sheet
acciughe sott'olio filetti
aceto di vino bianco
aglio spicchi
capperi sotto sale cucchiaio
olio extravergine 'oliva
pane raffermo
pepe nero
prezzemolo
tuorli sodi
pork sirloin roast
greek yogurt
tomatillo salsa
romaine lettuce
wheat flour tortilla
epazote
chicken leg quarter
serrano chily
crème fraîche
chile de árbol
pasta
queso fresco cheese
chicken breast
maseca tamale
white cheese
green chile sauce
hot salsa verde
green chile powder
pork sirloin
sausage meat
sugar pumpkin
bread crumb
plum tomato
arugula
black eyed pea
smoked ham hock
hardy herb
turkey carcass
pequin chile
white
burro
panna da cucina
pepe verde cucchiaio
senape cucchiaino
husked tomatillo
muenster
carnita
an onion
cabbage
salsa
schmaltz
white wine vinegar
unprepared corn masa
banana pepper
corn masa flour
lacinato kale
linguiça
chicken base
anaheim chile
tomato
romaine lettuce leaf
tuscan kale
pistachio
sugar snap pea
peanut
papao
arborio
asparagus
pinot grigio
brodo
fennel frond
watercress
you skip brodo save time instead
lacinato
cured spanish chorizo
almond
cilantro leafy stem
black peppercorn
kale preferably lacinato
allspice berry
refried bean
flour tortilla
grapeseed
pepper jack cheese
ancho chile
cornmeal
turkey meat
pinto bean
swiss chard
anaheim chile pepper
poblano chile pepper
corn oil
green hot sauce
green chily
zest
savory
calabrian chile flake
serrano
chicken flavor better than bouillon
roasting chicken
metal
rosemary
apple cider vinegar
red pepper flake
herb
seedlip garden
cucumber ribbon
fever tree mediterranean tonic
red pepper
tarragon
lime zest
pine nut
green basil
ice
mint
gherkin
link portuguese chouriço
collard green
white fish
squid
chili powder
chicken bouillon
fully rotisserie chicken
black bean
kidney bean
corn

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • lime juice

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • corn tortilla
  • serrano chile
  • chicken stock

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 42%
  • onion 33%
  • garlic 32%
  • cilantro 28%
  • tomatillo 23%

Common Ingredients

  • olive oil 18%
  • jalapeño 12%
  • cumin 12%

Usual Ingredients

  • avocado 9%
  • lime juice 9%
  • vegetable oil 9%
  • oregano 8%
  • poblano pepper 8%
  • serrano chile 8%
  • parsley 7%
  • black pepper 6%
  • corn tortilla 6%
  • lime 6%
  • bay leaf 5%
  • chicken stock 5%
  • chicken broth 4%
  • pork shoulder 4%
  • water 4% See More
  • chicken 4%
  • red wine vinegar 4%
  • shallot 4%
  • sour cream 4%
  • chicken thigh 3%
  • chive 3%
  • coriander 3%
  • hominy 3%
  • serrano pepper 3%