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Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce

By Andrea Geary

Published on April 3, 2023

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1 cup

Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce

Ingredients

8 ounces tomatillos, husks and stems removed, rinsed well, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces1–2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems1 tablespoon lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced¾ teaspoon table salt

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Transfer to serving bowl.
Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce
Styling by Marie Piraino.

Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

8 ounces tomatillos, husks and stems removed, rinsed well, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1–2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

8 ounces tomatillos, husks and stems removed, rinsed well, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1–2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

8 ounces tomatillos, husks and stems removed, rinsed well, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1–2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ teaspoon table salt

Why This Recipe Works

A bright and creamy puree of tomatillos, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeños complements the richness of any taco filling, quesadilla, or bowl.

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Transfer to serving bowl.

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