Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa

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Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa, is a spicy topping that's perfect for tacos or any Mexican food favorites. Spicy, creamy, and totally dreamy.

Prep Time7

Cook Time8

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: cup

Calories: 846kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

3 tomatillos husks removed
½ onion quartered
1 garlic clove
1 jalapeño stem removed
4 cups of water
Salt to taste
Handful of fresh cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
2 avocados pitted
1 tablespoon olive oil optional

Instructions

Add tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeño in a large stock pot.
Add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil.
Let boil 6-8 minutes, or until tomatillo is soft.
Turn off stove.
Add cooked tomatillo, onion,garlic, and jalapeño to a blender along with 1 cup of the water used in boiling.
Discard the rest of the water.
Be very careful. It will be very hot.
With a kitchen towel, blend until smooth.
Add salt, cilantro, lime juice, avocado.
Add olive oil or sour cream (if using)
Blend until smooth.
Taste for good measure.
Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Instead of olive oil, you can use 1 tablespoon sour cream instead.

Avocado Salsa will last 3 days fridge. Cover in an airtight container.

To make it spicier, add 1 more jalapeño.

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