Dani's Green Monster Salsa

Name: Dani's Green Monster Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 5 fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed; 0.33333334326744 bunch cilantro, chopped; 0.25 onion, chopped; 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks; 0.33333334326744 cup water; 0.5 lime, juiced; 1 pinch ground black pepper; salt to taste

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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.

Recipe by Danielle Walquist Lynch

Updated on January 14, 2022

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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
⅓ bunch cilantro, chopped
¼ onion, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks
⅓ cup water
½ lime, juiced
1 pinch ground black pepper
salt to taste

Directions

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.
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
Vitamin C 3mg	17%
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.