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
- Prep Time:5 minutes
- Cook Time:2 minutes
- Total Time:7 minutes
- Servings:6
- Easy
- 8-10 tomatillos
- 2 serrano peppers
- 1/4 small yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 2 teaspoon salt
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice tomatillos, peppers, and onions into medium-sized pieces.
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Step 2
Add to food processor with the rest of the ingredients plus 2 tablespoons of water.
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Step 3
Blend until smooth.
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Step 4
Enjoy!
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