How to Use tomatillo in a Sentence

tomatillo

noun
  • Pack a 1-quart jar with the tomatillos and pour the hot brine over.
    — ExpressNews.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • The tomatillo sauce has a little spice to it, but not too spicy.
    — Lisa Lopez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Stir in the tomatillo salsa and the cilantro; add salt to taste.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 26 May 2022
  • Split the squash, the half-dozen tomatillos and the jalapeno lengthwise.
    — Cirrus Wood, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Peel and wash tomatillos and cut out cores of both tomatoes and tomatillos.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Season with salt, then transfer the tomatillo sauce to a large bowl.
    — Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021
  • This hearty green chili gets a warming kick from jalapeno and poblano peppers and tangy tomatillos.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This recipe calls for fresh tomatillos, which look like small green tomatoes wrapped in thin papery skin.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Pour tomatillo sauce onto a rimmed platter and gently place fish on top.
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit, 19 Aug. 2017
  • Ripe fruits are hidden in a brown papery husk — also like tomatillo.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2022
  • Two plump enchiladas are draped with one of the better tomatillo sauces around.
    — Courtney Dabney, star-telegram, 22 Mar. 2018
  • In a large bowl, toss tomatillos, garlic, onions, poblanos and jalapeños with 1/2 cup olive oil.
    — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Her green chile recipe calls for pork shoulder, tomatillos and Hatch green chiles along with poblanos and jalapenos.
    — Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • When picking your tomatillos, go for a medium size and look for smooth pieces with no cracks or bruises.
    — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Add the tomatillo puree and cook it all together for about 2 minutes.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • The serrano will take less time than the tomatillos, so remove it when lightly charred and soft.
    — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
  • Mild poblano peppers and roasted tomatillos give a tangy, peppery flavor to the dip.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 11 May 2023
  • 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
  • The bright green tomatillo mix adds a smokey flavor, as the tomatillos are roasted before they are added.
    — Tirion Morris, azcentral, 17 Oct. 2019
  • The zingy, tomatillo-forward salsa-verde served on the side also played well with the chicken.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Three enchiladas came with choice of cheese, chicken or beef fillings and choice of ranchero or tomatillo sauce.
    — Frank Cohen, courant.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Plant all of your nightshade plants — tomato, pepper, eggplant, tomatillo — in the same bed.
    — Nan Sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 Apr. 2018
  • The finished lamb comes wrapped a pastel-blue tortilla, along with charred tomatillo salsa, onions and fresh cilantro.
    — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Transfer to a platter, surround with the roasted tomatillos, and serve.
    — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Place tomatoes and/or tomatillos, cut-side down, on one of them and the jalapenos, garlic and onion on another.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Grow tomato, pepper, eggplant and tomatillo plants in half of your bed(s) this year, then in the other half next year.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Lay the salmon over the tomatillo mixture, then season the fillet lightly with salt and pepper. Lay the lemon slices on the salmon, then scatter the chives and cilantro evenly over the top.
    — idahostatesman, 5 June 2017
  • Remove baking sheet from oven and add the tomatillos or tomatoes; stir to combine and then add the chicken.
    — Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024

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