Easy Tomatillo Salsa

This avocado-tomatillo salsa is great on street tacos, as a salad dressing, or as a sauce on the side with some nice grilled fish. Really, it is a versatile sauce that can be used alongside any Mexican dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 67 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
• 1 serrano chile, stem removed
• 4 tomatillos, husked

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tomatillos, serrano chile, and garlic into a small pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat; continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Place boiled vegetables into a blender or food processor with reserved water. Blend until pureed, about 15 seconds. Add cilantro, avocado, cumin, and salt; blend for 30 seconds. Add sour cream and pulse just until combined.