Cafe Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos, chilies, garlic, and cilantro until coarsely puréed. Pour into a bowl.
2. Stir in olive oil, avocado, and onion. Add lime juice and salt to taste.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.
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