Fake Guacamole, a.k.a. Taqueria Salsa Verde
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
143 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Fake Guacamole, a.k.a. Taqueria Salsa Verde
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This creamy guacamole salsa has a flavor and texture similar to my avocado and tomatillo salsa, but there are exactly zero avocados in it. The magic ingredient? Summer’s favorite squash, the humble zucchini!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil (avocado or canola)
- 1/2 white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 jalapeños stemmed
- 2 serranos stemmed
- 4 tomatillos husks removed, rinsed
- 1 large zucchini or 2 Mexican squash cut into medium-sized chunks
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- coarse salt
Instructions
- In a skillet with oil, fry onion, garlic, chiles, tomatillos, and zucchini over medium heat until skin browns. Stir constantly for even browning.
- Let cool and reserve oil. Place the cooled, cooked ingredients with oil in a blender.
- Add cilantro and salt, and blend until smooth to a semi-thick consistency.
- Serve salsa paired with your favorite tacos or serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Since this fake guacamole doesn't have any avocado, feel free to freeze any leftovers for up to 3 months without any change in texture or taste.
- Remember that serranos are about 4-5 times as spicy as a typical jalapeño, so feel free to use only jalapeños for more of a “medium” heat, or omit serranos for a “mild” salsa.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8g
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
313IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 313IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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