Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

This avocado salsa verde may be the perfect summer condiment. It requires no cooking, only takes 10 to 15 minutes to make, looks gorgeous, and tastes amazing with anything grilled — and even most things that aren't. Spoon this spectacularly simple green sauce over grilled pork tacos or grilled meats, or serve it with chips.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 1/4 cups

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

6 ounces fresh tomatillos - husked, rinsed, and halved
1 large ripe avocado - halved, seeded, and flesh scooped out of the peel
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
½ lime, juiced
1 tablespoon thinly sliced serrano chile pepper, or to taste
salt to taste

Directions

Place tomatillos into a food processor. Add avocado, cilantro, lime juice, serrano pepper, and salt. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, then transfer to a serving bowl.

Recipe Tip

If you can't find fresh tomatillos, you can use canned tomatillos. Wear gloves to handle the serrano pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

39	Calories
3g	Fat
3g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 17mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g	1%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 5mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 153mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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