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Quart jar full of Avocado Tomatillo Salsa with onions, garlic, lime, and cilantro in the foreground

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Tammy Circeo
Creamy, a hint of spice, and tangy, this salsa is a great topping for tacos!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 quart

Ingredients
  

  • 6 fresh tomatillos about 1 pound, husks and stems removed
  • ½ white or yellow onion layers separated
  • 2 jalapeno peppers stem removed (and seeds if you want it less spicy)
  • 3 small avocados or 2 large
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • The juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions
 

  • Put the tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and the onion in a pot, covered with water. Boil them until they change color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop the avocado into the blender cup. Add the cilantro, garlic, half of the lime juice, garlic, and salt and pepper and purée.
  • Once the tomatillos, jalapenos, and onions are ready, add them also to the blender.
  • Finally add the olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Blend everything together until you make a smooth purée.
  • Now taste it and you can add the rest of the lime juice if you like or save it. You can also add more olive oil if you wish, but if you want to make it more liquid without the use of the oil, add more tomatillos until you reach the texture desired.
  • Serve warm or cold with chips, seafood, chicken or as salad dressing or topping on tacos.
Keyword avocado, fresh salsa, salsa, tomatillo
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