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Fake Guacamole, a.k.a. Taqueria Salsa Verde
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Fake Guacamole, a.k.a. Taqueria Salsa Verde

Fake Guacamole, also known as Taqueria Salsa Verde, is a smooth, bright green salsa made with cooked tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, serrano peppers, zucchini, and cilantro blended with oil and salt. It offers a tangy, spicy alternative to traditional guacamole, suitable for tacos or as a dip.

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. In a skillet with oil, fry onion, garlic, chiles, tomatillos, and zucchini over medium heat until skin browns. Stir constantly for even browning.
  2. Let cool and reserve oil. Place the cooled, cooked ingredients with oil in a blender.
  3. Add cilantro and salt, and blend until smooth to a semi-thick consistency. 
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% 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.