Fresh Salsa Verde

PaulaG's Note:

This is another great recipe from Sabrosa which is a local entertainment and dining guide. The tomatillos give this an almost citrusy bite. It is a great sauce for spooning on tacos, serving with chips or garnishing your favorite soup or beans. Leave the seeds in the jalapeno if you want this really "hot".

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 12 tomatillos, peeled, cored and chopped
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 3 fresh jalapeno chilies, seeded, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ripe avocado, diced

Directions:

1. Place the tomatillos, garlic, cilantro, green onions, jalapenos and salt in the blender or food processor container.
2. Pulse until onions are processed, about 10 to 15 seconds.
3. Pulse a few more times in needed, but be careful and not over process.
4. Pour mixture into an airtight container, and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
5. Before serving, add the cubed avocado.
6. The cook time reflects the chilling time.

Reviews

[WeBees]

Very good, very healthy. I make this again and again while I have tomatillo's on hand and alter the amount of avocado depending on if they are in season. Yum!

[cookiedog]

Not too spicy and gets a great tart flavor from the tomatillos.I loved the addition of the avocados. So much better than store bought. Thanks Paula

[~Nimz~]

Good gosh a mighty. This was excellent Paul. I don't think I have ever had a better Salsa Verde. I'll never buy store bought again. Love the flavor. The tomatillos gave this a fabulous touch. I was going to add som lime juice but it didn't need a thing. I forgot to add the avocado but I don't think that hurt it a bit. Thanks so much. This went great with Chicken Enchiladas.