How to Make Tasty Tomatillo Guacamole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Guacamole is a classic Mexican dish that has become a staple in many households around the world. It's a creamy and flavorful dip made primarily with ripe avocados, but there are countless variations that add extra ingredients to enhance the flavor. One such variation is tomatillo guacamole, which adds a tangy and slightly tart element to the dish.

Tomatillos are small green fruits that are a member of the nightshade family, and are a staple in Mexican cuisine. They have a unique flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 6 fresh tomatillos, husks discarded and tomatillos rinsed
  • 1 white onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded if desired
  • 1 ½ cups water, or amount to cover
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
  • 3 ripe avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Scoop out the avocado flesh, and place into the blender; blend until well mixed. Adjust salt, cilantro, and lime juice before serving.
  • Nutrition

    48 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 165mg