How to Use tomatillo in a Sentence

tomatillo

noun
Definition of tomatillonext
  • Pack a 1-quart jar with the tomatillos and pour the hot brine over.
    — ExpressNews.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Split the squash, the half-dozen tomatillos and the jalapeno lengthwise.
    — Cirrus Wood, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Stir in the tomatillo salsa and the cilantro; add salt to taste.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 26 May 2022
  • Jams are housemade, as is the tomatillo Bloody Mary mix used in the Verde Mary.
    — oregonlive, 3 Feb. 2022
  • LA Taco shared the recipe: split and boil a summer squash and a half dozen tomatillos.
    — Cirrus Wood, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2019
  • To plate: Cover a warm plate with more tomatillo sauce.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 15 May 2018
  • In a large bowl, toss tomatillos, garlic, onions, poblanos and jalapeños with 1/2 cup olive oil.
    — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Season with salt, then transfer the tomatillo sauce to a large bowl.
    — Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
  • To speed things up, make the tomatillo salsa in advance.
    — Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2020
  • The best is the chilaquiles verde ($10.95), doused in a glossy tomatillo salsa and scattered with gooey nopal and cheese.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2021
  • Increase the oven to 475 degrees and return the baking sheet with the tomatillo mixture to the oven.
    — idahostatesman, 5 June 2017
  • Then jalapeños, bell peppers, tomatillos, onion, garlic and cilantro are sautéed and puréed with stock from the meat.
    — Barbara Hansen, latimes.com, 25 May 2017
  • Taco truck–style: Swap in 2 cups chopped tomatillos for 1 of the avocados; omit the lime juice.
    — Martha Stewart, star-telegram.com, 6 May 2017
  • Break the tomatoes and tomatillos into bite-size pieces.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 11 June 2019
  • Green Eggs No Ham, in which scrambled eggs are paired with goat cheese, chives and a tomatillo salsa.
    — Washington Post, 2 May 2022
  • The zingy, tomatillo-forward salsa-verde served on the side also played well with the chicken.
    — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Instead of tomatillo, the chilaquiles verdes ($6.49) are made with a spicy salsa ranchera.
    — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, 16 May 2018
  • This version of pozole is bright, tangy and verdant with the flavor of tomatillo and green chiles.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Stir in the onion and garlic; cook for about 2 minutes or until softened, then add the tomatillos, jalapeño and broth.
    — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2017
  • Combined with tender chunks of pork, the thick sauce has just the right amount of acidity from tomatillos and a nice hit of chile heat.
    — Barbara Hansen, latimes.com, 25 May 2017
  • Swap in green tomatillos for tomato juice to make this eerie upgrade of a classic Bloody Mary.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2019
  • The first is a soft shell crab taco, which features crab, soy jalapenos, tomatillo salsa and pineapple aioli.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 12 May 2017
  • Two plump enchiladas are draped with one of the better tomatillo sauces around.
    — Courtney Dabney, star-telegram, 22 Mar. 2018
  • The tomatillo salsa used on the taco is the same that's included in Bomba's raved-about guacamole.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 12 May 2017
  • The bright green tomatillo mix adds a smokey flavor, as the tomatillos are roasted before they are added.
    — Tirion Morris, azcentral, 17 Oct. 2019
  • Add the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze it, then add the tomatillo puree, chickpeas, cumin, oregano, and coriander and stir to combine.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Along with the tomatillo chicken taco, Poolboy will offer a small menu of tacos and salads.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 9 Aug. 2021
  • Add the tomatillo salsa, adjust the heat to a simmer, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 25 June 2018
  • The French Laundry’s co-founder uses tart tomatillos to bring brightness in this savory tortilla broth.
    — Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
  • In this recipe, boneless pork pieces replace the usual ground beef and tomatillos are used instead of tomatoes to create a Mexican flavor.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023

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