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square white bowl of homemade avocado tomatillo salsa
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5 from 9 votes

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

* I found that 1/2 jalapeno with the seeds was the perfect amount of mild heat for me

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg