Mexican Green Sauce With Tomatillos And Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe

Craving a vibrant and zesty salsa? This lighter, tangier take on guacamole uses fresh tomatillos and creamy avocado for an unforgettable flavor explosion! Perfect for elevating grilled carne asada, fajitas, or simply enjoyed with crispy tortilla chips. Inspired by Zarela Martinez's "Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine," this salsa verde is also amazing stirred into scrambled eggs (recipe #456108). Get ready for a taste of Mexico!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 28.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Green Sauce With Tomatillos And Avocado Salsa Verde

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How to Make Mexican Green Sauce With Tomatillos And Avocado Salsa Verde

  1. Combine 2 cloves garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender; process into a paste.
  2. Add 1/2 medium white onion, 1-2 jalapeños (adjust to your spice preference), and 1 pound tomatillos (about 6-8 medium), roughly chopped, to the food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped but still slightly chunky.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
  4. Halve and pit 1 ripe avocado. Scoop out the flesh and finely chop.
  5. Add the chopped avocado to the bowl with the tomatillo mixture.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice to your preference.
  8. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or as a condiment for grilled meats, fish, poultry, burritos, or quesadillas. Makes approximately 2 cups.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g