Dani’s Green Monster Salsa

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.

Original recipe makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

5 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed
1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/4 onion, chopped
1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks
1/3 cup water
1/2 lime, juiced
1 pinch ground black pepper
salt to taste

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 21 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 1.6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Sodium: 21 mg

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