Ingredients

  • 1 lb tomatillo, husks removed
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 jalapeno chiles, halved and seeds removed
  • 14 cup walnuts
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 1 small jicama, peeled and diced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Place the tomatillos, onion slices and jalapenos on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast until lightly browned and softened, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350F Spread the walnuts on another ungreased baking sheet and toast until fragrant and just beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Place the cooled vegetables and nuts in a blender or food processor along with the bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lime juice and parsley.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a nonaluminum bowl and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Ladle into chilled bowls and garnish each serving with a spoonful of diced jicama.
  • Serve immediately.