Tamatillo Avacado Salsa

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 11

Tasty Tamatillo Avacado Salsa Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups tomatillos ( halfed with leafy covering removed )
	1/4 cup white onion
	1/4 cup cilantro
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 jalapeno peppers ( with seeds or adjusted for desired heat ) or 1/4 serrano chili pepper ( with seeds or adjusted for desired heat )
	1 garlic clove
	3/4 cup avocado ( skinned , seeded )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-4

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

13g

Tamatillo Avacado Salsa is a popular Mexican cuisine recipe that is enjoyed around the world. This vegetarian dish takes only a few minutes to prepare and is a healthy and flavorful way of enjoying the health benefits of avocados, tomatillos, and jalapenos. Creamy avocado, tart tomatillos, and spicy jalapeno meet tangy lime juice and fragrant cilantro to create a unique and tasty salsa. Served with crispy tortilla chips or veggies, it is a great appetizer for special occasions and parties.

Instructions

1.	Boil the tomatillos in a pot for about 5 minutes, until they turn olive-green color. Drain the water and let them cool down for a minute.
2.	Add tomatillos into a blender with onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno or serrano pepper, and salt. Blend the ingredients until they turn into a sauce-like consistency.
3.	In a bowl, cut the avocado in small pieces and add the sauce from the blender. Mix it all well together.
4.	Let the salsa sit for about 15-20 minutes before serving in order to let all the flavors blend together and the salsa to chill.
5.	Serve alongside your favorite chips, tacos, or use it as a garnish.

PROS

This salsa is a vegan-friendly and gluten-free option, and only takes a few minutes to make.
The unique and tasty combination of tomatillos and cilantro make it a favorite appetizer for many.

CONS

This recipe is a bit high in fat because of the avocado content.
As avocados turn brown pretty quickly when exposed to air, this salsa does not keep its best consistency for more than a few hours.
So, it is better to consume within a day.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tamatillos, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers all have impressive nutritional values. Tomatillos contain vitamin C and K, while jalapenos contain capsaicin which can help reduce inflammation.
Cilantro is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, E, K, calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.