When are Tomatillos in Season?
- Summer
Tomatillos look similar in size and shape to a green tomato but are covered by a papery husk. Tomatillos taste best when they are green. Store at room temperature for up to a week. Remove the husk and rinse the tomatillos before cooking. Add tomatillos to salsa, salads, dressings, and omelets.
Fun fact: Tomatillos are similar to tomatoes and can be used in place of them in recipes!
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Discover Foods: Tomatillos. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Tomatillo: Pick It, Try It, Preserve It. SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Tomatillo Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Tomatillo Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Tomatillos: Seasonal Produce Guide. Wyoming SNAP-Ed/EFNEP. The Cent$ible Nutrition Program.
- Preserving a Harvest of Tomatillos. National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Chicken and Vegetables with Mole Sauce. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- CalFresh Recipes with Tomatillos. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Tomatillo Recipes. Tufts University. New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium tomatillo ( 34g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 11 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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