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.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 husked and rinsed tomatillos
- 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 4 husked and rinsed tomatillos and 1/2 - 1 raw 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 1 avocado, 1 clove garlic, 1 small handful cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon 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