Guacamole Verde with Tomatillo
A tangy twist on classic guacamole: ripe avocados blended with raw tomatillos, serrano chiles, and fresh cilantro for a brighter, more acidic dip than the standard version.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted
- 4 fresh tomatillos, husked, quartered
- 2 serrano chiles (or jalapeño), stemmed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup white onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic clove
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
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In a blender or food processor, combine 4 husked, quartered fresh tomatillos, 2 stemmed serrano chiles (or jalapeño), 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup roughly chopped white onion, and 2 cloves garlic clove. Blend until smooth.
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2
Scoop the flesh of 4 ripe Hass avocados into a bowl. Pour the blended tomatillo mixture over the avocado.
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Mash together with a fork to your desired consistency, leaving some texture.
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Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning and refrigerate up to 2 hours.