Roasted Tomatillo-Poblano Salsa
Roasted Tomatillo-Poblano Salsa might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 44 calories. This gluten free, whole 30, and vegan recipe serves 12. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. Head to the store and pick up canolan oil, jalapeño chile, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 475°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil.
Place tomatillos in single layer on one end of pan; place poblano chiles and onion on other end.
Drizzle oil over vegetables.
Roast uncovered 15 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender.
Place poblano chiles in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag.
Let stand 15 minutes. Peel poblano chiles; discard seeds and membranes. In food processor, place poblano chiles, tomatillos, onion and remaining ingredients. Cover; process until smooth. Spoon into serving bowl. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose
Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. You could try Dragonette Cellars Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 45 dollars per bottle.
Dragonette Cellars Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
2016 was another in a string of terrific vintages in Santa Barbara. We had another early budbreak, and (unlike 2015) perfect weather during set, allowing for a strong, balanced crop. May, June and July were quite warm and ripening was fairly quick; however, an unseasonably cool August slowed the vines considerably. For the winemaker it was almost ideal, as the grapes were able to complete ripening slowly, without heat spikes, and the grapes maintained excellent acidity. Over a series of cool mornings, we picked each block at near perfect ripeness and balance. The wines appear to have great fruit character, fresh acidity and tannic structure and solid depth.