Fake Guacamole, a.k.a. Taqueria Salsa Verde
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
This salsa verde starts by frying chopped white onion, garlic, jalapeños, serrano peppers, tomatillos, and zucchini in avocado or canola oil until the skin chars and browns evenly. After cooling, the ingredients and cooking oil are blended with fresh cilantro and coarse salt to a smooth, semi-thick texture.
The flavor balances the tartness of tomatillos with mild sweetness and vegetal notes from zucchini and onions, while the jalapeños and serranos contribute heat that can be adjusted by omitting serranos or changing pepper quantities. The use of oil in cooking adds richness and helps meld flavors.
This salsa pairs well with tacos or as an appetizer dip with tortilla chips, providing a fresh, tangy accompaniment that mimics guacamole without avocado.
The recipe notes that leftover salsa can be frozen up to three months without affecting texture or taste, and cautions on serrano spiciness relative to jalapeños for those adjusting heat levels.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or canola oil
- 1/2 white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 jalapeños stemmed
- 2 Serrano peppers stemmed
- 4 tomatillos husks removed, rinsed
- 1 large zucchini cut into medium-sized chunks, or 2 Mexican squash
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- salt coarse
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
- Leftover salsa can be frozen for up to 3 months without texture or flavor loss.
- Serrano peppers are significantly spicier than jalapeños; omit or reduce serranos to lower heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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