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Avocado Tomatillo Taco Truck Sauce Recipe

Authentic Mexican street food flavor in your kitchen! This creamy, vibrant green avocado tomatillo sauce is a top secret recipe, adapted from Sandra A. Gutierrez's "Latin American Street Food." A little tangy, a whole lot creamy, it's the perfect topping for tacos, totopos (tortilla chips), chilaquiles, and more! The tomatillos' acidity keeps the avocados fresh and bright green for up to three days, refrigerated. Make this restaurant-quality sauce at home in minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 117.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Avocado Tomatillo Taco Truck Sauce

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How to Make Avocado Tomatillo Taco Truck Sauce

  1. Combine 1 pound tomatillos, 2 serrano chiles (stemmed and roughly chopped), 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup roughly chopped white onion, and 1/2 cup water in a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Add 2 ripe avocados (pitted and flesh scooped out).
  4. Blend again until perfectly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl.
  6. Season generously with 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

6g

Carbs

3g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Low Protein Healthy Sauces Condiments Etc Vegetables Mexican Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less Avocado