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Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)

Creamy, spicy, and perfectly smooth Salsa de Aguacate combines fresh avocados with tangy cooked tomatillos and jalapeños. Perfect for tacos!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 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 (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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 846kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 2374mg | Fiber: 30g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 91.7mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2.8mg