AVOCADO AND TOMATILLO SAUCE

Avocado and Tomatillo Sauce image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 large ripe avocado, Haas variety
1/4 medium white onion, chopped
1 serrano chili, chopped with seeds
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

In a small saucepan, cook the tomatillos in water to cover until they turn pale green and are slightly soft, 5-6 minutes.
Drain and put them in a food processor.
Cut the avocado in half; remove seed; peel and add to the processor along with the remaining ingredients.
Process until smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste; serve within 4 hours for best color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 1184.9, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 6.9