Gahboo’s Tomatillo Sauce

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0

Gahboo's Tomatillo Sauce recipe perfect for dipping and marinating

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

Fat

12g

Gahboo's Tomatillo Sauce is a popular recipe in Mexican cuisine, known for its bright green color and tangy flavor. The sauce is made using grilled tomatillos, onions, and jalapeno chiles, blended together with avocados, lime juice, and salt. It can be served as a dipping sauce with tortilla chips, poured over grilled meats, or used as a marinade to infuse proteins with flavor. This sauce is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, making it a go-to recipe for entertaining friends or spicing up your weekly meal prep.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your grill to high, then place the tomatillos, onion, and chiles directly onto the grates.
2.	Grill for approximately 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are lightly charred on all sides.
3.	Allow the vegetables to cool for a few minutes, then remove the tomatillo husks and discard.
4.	Add the tomatillos, onion, chiles, avocados, salt, and lime juice to a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.
5.	Adjust seasoning if needed and enjoy as a dipping sauce or marinade for your grilled meats.

PROS

This sauce is incredibly flavorful and versatile, working well as both a dip and a marinade.

It is healthy, vegan, and gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

CONS

This sauce is somewhat spicy due to the jalapeno chiles.
If you’re not a fan of spice, you may want to reduce the amount of chiles used or remove the seeds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce is low in calories and high in healthy fats, thanks to the avocado base.
Avocados are also rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and have been linked to supporting heart health and reducing inflammation.
Tomatillos are a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, helping to boost your immune system and protect against disease.

	3 tomatillos , chopped
	3 large avocados , Hass
	2 jalapeno chiles , fresh , green
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 tablespoon lime juice
	1 large white onion