Dani's Green Monster Salsa recipe

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Ingredients

5 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed
⅓ bunch cilantro, chopped
¼ onion, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks
⅓ cup water
½ lime, juiced
1 pinch ground black pepper
salt to taste

Nutrition Info

20.9 calories
carbohydrate: 1.8 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 1.6 g
fiber: 1 g
protein: 0.4 g
saturatedFat: 0.2 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1.5 mg
sugar: 0.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook tomatillos at a boil until just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes, transfer tomatillos to a blender.

  2. Combine jalapeno peppers, cilantro, onion, avocado, water, lime juice, and black pepper in the blender with the tomatillos, blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to serve.

Recipe Yield

2 1/2 cups

Recipe Note

This is a fresh and creamy green salsa, sort of a cross between guacamole and salsa verde. Put it on tacos, drizzle over grilled meats, or use it as a dip with some chips.

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