Mexican Avocado Tomatillo Spicy Salsa

Mexican Avocado Tomatillo Spicy Salsa (Salsa Verde con Aguacate)

Ingredients

• 6–8 tomatillos, husked and rinsed

• 1–2 jalapeños or serranos (adjust heat)

• ½ small white onion

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 large ripe avocado

• ½ cup cilantro (leaves + tender stems)

• 1–2 tbsp lime juice (to taste)

• Salt, to taste

• ¼–½ cup water (for blending)

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Instructions

1. Cook the tomatillos & peppers

   • Add tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic to a pot.

   • Cover with water and bring to a boil.

   • Simmer 5–7 minutes, until tomatillos turn olive green and soften.

   • Drain and cool slightly.

2. Blend

   • Add cooked veggies to a blender.

   • Add avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and water.

   • Blend until smooth and creamy (or slightly chunky if you like texture).

3. Taste & adjust

   • Add more salt or lime if needed.

   • Want it thinner? Blend in a splash of water.

4. Chill or serve

   • Serve immediately or chill 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

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Pro tips 🌶️🥑

• For smoky flavor, char tomatillos and peppers on a skillet or under the broiler instead of boiling

• Serranos = hotter, jalapeños = milder

• Keep the pit from the avocado in the salsa to slow browning

Uses

• Tacos, burritos, quesadillas

• Grilled chicken or shrimp

• Chips (obviously 😄)

If you want a raw version, extra-spicy taquería style, or no-avocado salsa verde, I can tweak it perfectly for you 🔥