Guacamole Salsa

Name: Guacamole Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 8 tomatillos, husked (about 1 pound); 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, halved; 2 medium ripe avocado, peeled; 1/2 medium red onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This creamy guacamole salsa adds a flavorful twist to your Mexican food favorites. A perfect blend of avocados and tomatillos, the salsa is ideal as a dip or as a topping for tacos, nachos and more.

Ingredients

8 tomatillos, husked (about 1 pound)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, halved
2 medium ripe avocado, peeled
1/2 medium red onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

Place tomatillos in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until skins begin to burst, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup tomatillos cooking water; discard the remaining liquid. Let tomatillo cooking water and tomatillos cool 10-15 minutes.
Place tomatillo cooking water, tomatillos, jalapeno, avocadoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper in a high-speed blender or food processor; puree until desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 49 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

The color of this bright green guacamole salsa comes from more than just the avocados. With tomatillos, jalapeño pepper and cilantro, it's no surprise that it tastes as vibrant as it looks. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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