Tasty Tomatillo Guacamole
Description
Mix fruity tomatillos, those husk-covered relatives of the tomato, with your guacamole to create a different taste. Take out seeds and membranes from jalapenos for a milder sauce, or leave them in if you like things spicy.
Ingredients
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6 fresh tomatillos, husks discarded and tomatillos rinsed
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1 white onion, quartered
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2 cloves garlic
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2 jalapeno peppers, seeded if desired
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1 1/2 cups water, or amount to cover
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salt to taste
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
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3 ripe avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted
Directions
1
Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers into a saucepan over medium heat, and pour in enough water to cover. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the tomatillos soften and change color from bright green to a yellow-green color, 5 to 8 minutes.
2
With a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the tomatillo mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute; mix in salt, cilantro, and lime juice. Blend again for a few seconds just to mix.
3
Scoop out the avocado flesh, and place into the blender; blend until well mixed. Adjust salt, cilantro, and lime juice before serving.