Avocado-and-Roasted-Tomatillo Salsa

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The Good News With loads of fiber, folate, potassium and vitamin E, avocados are a genuine superfood. Tim Cushman purees them with roasted tomatillos, garlic and jalapeño to create a tangy guacamole-like dip that's great with baked tortilla chips. More Salsa Recipes

By Tim Cushman
July 2009

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Recipe Summary test

active:
15 mins
total:
30 mins
Yield:
Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeño and leek with the oil and spread in a single layer. Roast the vegetables until lightly charred and softened, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a blender and let cool.

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  • Add the avocados, cilantro, sugar, cumin and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth. Add the onion, oregano and lime juice and pulse once or twice until incorporated. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and season with salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Make Ahead

The avocado-and-tomatillo salsa can be refrigerated overnight.

Notes

One Serving 73 cal, 6 gm fat, 0.8 gm sat fat, 6 gm carb, 2.6 gm fiber.

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