Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
6832 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde
Description
Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde uses fresh tomatillos roughly chopped along with ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, cilantro, green bell pepper, and white onion to make a smooth, vividly green sauce. Water is added to help reach a creamy consistency when blended. The tomatillos give the salsa a mild tartness and a slightly vegetal brightness that pairs nicely with the smoothness and mild flavor of avocado. Cilantro adds herbaceous notes while bell pepper and onion contribute subtle sweetness and pungency.
This salsa is well suited as a condiment or topping for grilled meats, tacos, or as a dip. Its creamy texture and fresh citrusy flavor make it versatile for adding moisture and brightness to many dishes.
The recipe simply requires blending all ingredients together and seasoning with salt to taste. It can be stored refrigerated for 3 to 5 days, during which flavors meld further.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatillos , roughly chopped
- 1 avocado , seeded, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 lime , juiced
- ⅓ cup cilantro roughly chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup green bell pepper , roughly chopped
- ¼ cup white onion , roughly chopped
- ¼ cup water
- kosher salt , to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and mix until well blended. Season to taste. Refrigerate for 3-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6832 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68.32kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.11g | 2% |
| Fat | 5.19g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.75g | 4% |
| Sodium | 4.18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 255.21mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.21g | 13% |
| Sugar | 1.74g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 157.7IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14.98mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 7.71mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.39mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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