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Avocado Tomatillo Salsa Verde

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Make a creamy, fresh salsa verde by blending roasted tomatillos with ripe avocado.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 2 jalapeños, stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup water (or more, for thinning)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your broiler or set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the tomatillos, onion quarters, jalapeños, and unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast under the broiler, turning occasionally, until the tomatillos are softened and lightly charred, about 8 to 10 minutes. The garlic skins should be blackened.
  4. Remove the vegetables from the oven. Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp from its skin into a blender.
  5. Add the roasted tomatillos, onion, jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, water, lime juice, and salt to the blender.
  6. Blend until the salsa reaches your desired consistency. Add more water if you prefer a thinner salsa.
  7. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
  8. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and serve immediately, or chill for later use.

Notes

  • For a smokier flavor, char the tomatillos and jalapeños directly over a gas burner flame before blending.
  • If you prefer a spicier salsa, leave the seeds in the jalapeños.
  • This salsa thickens as it chills; add a little extra water when reheating or serving cold if needed.

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