Next time you make tacos or burritos for dinner, be sure to make a batch of this creamy Avocado Tomatillo Salsa. Its bursting with flavor with a hint of heat.
I will start this post by allowing you a minute to gaze at the photo below. Aren’t all those green ingredients gorgeous? Am I weird to want to make this photo into a large canvas?
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This was actually the first time that I had ever used tomatillos. Did you know: The tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica), known as the Husk Tomato or Mexican Husk Tomato, is a plant of the nightshade family, related to the cape gooseberry, bearing small, spherical and green or green-purple fruit of the same name. Tomatillos originated in Mexico, and are a staple of Mexican cuisine. Tomatillos are grown as annuals throughout the Western Hemisphere. Tomatillos are generally eaten fried, boiled or steamed. {thank you very much, wikipedia} Fascinating, right?
Well, did you also know that you can make an awesome sauce with those tomatillos. This recipe used avocado, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and salt. I couldn’t believe how good it was. I literally wanted to eat it like a soup. Instead, I showed as much self control as I could and I waited to serve it with my dinner (which you will enjoy reading about in future posts).
Now’s the time to harvest those tomatillos so get to it!
- 4 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1/2 - 1 raw jalapeno, stem removed, seeds optional *
- 1 avocado, peeled and seed removed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small handful cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In saucepan, fill water to 2 inches and boil. Add husked tomatillos and jalapeno. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes.
- Add tomatillos, jalapeno, and 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid to a food processor or blender. Add avocado, garlic, cilantro and salt. Blend until smooth. Add more cooking liquid to thin salsa, if desired.
- Cool to room temperature to serve, or store in refrigerator up to two days. Best if served same day.
Loved this recipe. My husband says I need to make this salsa every time we have mexican food 🙂 I used a whole jalapeno instead of half of one. Definitely gave a kick to the salsa which we loved.
Loved this recipe. My husband says I need to make this salsa every time we have mexican food 🙂 I used a whole jalapeno instead of half of one. Definitely gave a kick to the salsa which we loved.