EASY TOMATILLO SALSA

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This avocado-tomatillo salsa is great on street tacos, as a salad dressing, or as a sauce on the side with some nice grilled fish. Really, it is a versatile sauce that can be used alongside any Mexican dinner.

Provided by Nahum and Brandi

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tomatillos, husked
1 serrano chile, stem removed
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
salt to taste
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos, serrano chile, and garlic into a small pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat; continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Place boiled vegetables into a blender or food processor with reserved water. Blend until pureed, about 15 seconds. Add cilantro, avocado, cumin, and salt; blend for 30 seconds. Add sour cream and pulse just until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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