Dani's Green Monster Salsa

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This is a fresh and creamy green salsa, sort of a cross between guacamole and salsa verde. Put it on tacos, drizzle over grilled meats, or use it as a dip with some chips.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
2 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 5 fresh tomatillos, husks removed

  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed

  • bunch cilantro, chopped

  • ¼ onion, chopped

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks

  • cup water

  • ½ lime, juiced

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook tomatillos at a boil until just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer tomatillos to a blender.

  2. Combine jalapeno peppers, cilantro, onion, avocado, water, lime juice, and black pepper in the blender with the tomatillos; blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

21 Calories
2g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 85mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.