Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole

Yields
Makes 1 1/2 cups

total Time
30 mins

Add more intense flavor to homemade guacamole with the addition of pan-roasted jalapeño peppers and roasted tomatillos. You can also do the roasting step on a grill.

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes.

Sheri Giblin

1 or 2 fresh Jalapeños, stems removed, and chiles halved and seeded

1/2 medium white onion, peeled

1 garlic clove, peeled

1 tomatillo, papery skin removed

1 avocado, peeled and cut into chunks

At least 1 tablespoon lime juice

1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped

At least 1/2 teaspoon salt

Step 1

In a large, unoiled frying pan over medium heat, pan-roast the Jalapeños, onion, garlic, and tomatillo on all sides, 20 to 25 minutes total.

Step 2

In a blender, whirl the vegetables with 1/4 cup water until blended but still chunky. Add avocado and lime juice; pulse until blended. Add cilantro and salt, pulse to combine, and add more salt and/or lime juice to taste.

Step 3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 16Calories from Fat 75

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 50mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 1.2g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
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.

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