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Tomatillo Avocado Salsa

A creamy Mexican-style salsa combining charred tomatillos, spicy peppers, and ripe avocados. Perfect for chips or tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 8 fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed.
  • 1 serrano pepper.
  • 1 jalapeño pepper.
  • 1 garlic clove.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves.
  • 1 small lime, juiced.
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin.
  • 2 medium ripe avocados.
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped.
  • Sea salt to taste.
  • Black pepper to taste.

Instructions

  1. Position rack 5-7 inches from broiler, preheat on high.
  2. Halve tomatillos, arrange with peppers and garlic on foiled sheet.
  3. Drizzle with oil and salt, broil 5 minutes per side until charred.
  4. Steam peppers in plastic bag 10 minutes, then peel.
  5. Blend tomatillos, peppers, garlic, cilantro, lime, cumin.
  6. Add avocados and onion, blend until smooth.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Keeps 3 days refrigerated.
Remove pepper seeds for milder.
Must peel peppers after roasting.
Use firm fresh tomatillos.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Protein: 2 g