The Easiest Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Get ready to spice up your life with this quick and easy salsa recipe. The best part is that the only tools you need are a knife, a food processor, and a few simple ingredients.

But first things first, what exactly is a tomatillo you ask? Besides being the star of this recipe, the tomatillo is essentially a Mexican green tomato with a flavor profile similar to that of a citrusy apple. Not only does it add a bright freshness to the salsa, but when blended with a little spice and creamy avocado, you’ve got yourself a star player for your next Taco Tuesday.

Serve with homemade chips, top your enchiladas, or simply eat it by the spoonful, it’s seriously that good. Once you try this recipe, I guarantee you will want to make it again.

Tomatillo Salsa

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 2 minutesTotal time: 7 minutesServings:6 servings

Ingredients

• 8 tomatillos
• 2 serrano peppers
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 cup cilantro
• 1 avocado
• 2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 
   

   Slice tomatillos, peppers, and onions into medium-sized pieces.

2. 
   

   Add to food processor with the rest of the ingredients plus 2 tablespoons of water.

3. 
   

   Blend until smooth.

4. 
   

   Enjoy!

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