Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Yields Makes about 2 1/2 cups
AuthorClaire Archibald
Double up the green in this salsa recipe with tomatillos and creamy avocado. According to chef Claire Archibald, Portlanders travel across town for this sprightly green dish.

 

Ingredients

 1/3 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
 1/4 pound fresh jalapeño chilies, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and halved
 2 cloves garlic, peeled
 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 firm-ripe avocado (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and diced
 1/2 cup minced onion
 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
  Salt
Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 13Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos, chilies, garlic, and cilantro until coarsely puréed. Pour into a bowl.

Step 2
2

Stir in olive oil, avocado, and onion. Add lime juice and salt to taste.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Ingredients

 1/3 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered
 1/4 pound fresh jalapeño chilies, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and halved
 2 cloves garlic, peeled
 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 firm-ripe avocado (about 1/2 lb.), peeled and diced
 1/2 cup minced onion
 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
  Salt

Directions

Step 1
1

In a blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos, chilies, garlic, and cilantro until coarsely puréed. Pour into a bowl.

Step 2
2

Stir in olive oil, avocado, and onion. Add lime juice and salt to taste.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

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