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Guacamole Falso (Fake Guacamole)
Guacamole Falso, the name might say "fake," but the taste is anything but. This creamy and flavorful salsa offers a delicious alternative to traditional avocado salsas. Its creamy consistency comes from the emulsification of oil with fresh ingredients like tomatillos, cilantro, and Mexican zucchini. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it's a healthy and budget-friendly option that's perfect for dipping, topping, or drizzling on your favorite dishes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 husked medium tomatillos
- 1 Mexican zucchini, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced lengthwise
- 2 serrano peppers, sliced lengthwise
- ¼ white onion, chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- ¼ cup neutral-tasting oil such as avocado oil, olive oil)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup cilantro
Instructions
- In a small pot of boiling water, add the husked tomatillos and chopped zucchini. Parboil for 3-5 minutes, or just until the tomatillos change color. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced jalapeño and serrano peppers, and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for an additional 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Set aside to cool.
- Add the parboiled tomatillos, zucchini, sautéed peppers, onion, garlic, salt and cilantro to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2.8g
(1%)
Protein
0.7g
(1%)
Fat
0.6g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.8g
(3%)
Sugar
0.7g
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
122mg
(678%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.6g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 0.7g | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 122mg | 678% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.