Description
Zesty cilantro-lime avocado salsa brings Mexican coastal flavors dancing across your palate with fresh, bold ingredients. Crisp chopped ingredients and tangy lime create an irresistible side that elevates any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 avocados
- 6 tomatillos
- 1/4 white onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 2 limes (juice)
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup crema mexicana
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 cup boiling water (from tomatillos and jalapeno)
Instructions
- Submerge tomatillos and jalapeno in a saucepan of water, heating for 10 minutes until vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Transfer softened tomatillos and jalapeno into a blender, including approximately 1 cup of the boiling liquid to facilitate smooth blending.
- Add avocados, fresh cilantro, crema mexicana, minced garlic, chicken bouillon powder, salt, lime juice, and white onion to the blender.
- Pulse and blend ingredients until the mixture transforms into a uniform, silky consistency with no visible chunks.
- Taste the salsa and carefully adjust seasoning, adding more salt if necessary to enhance the flavor profile.
- Transfer the creamy salsa to a serving bowl, ready to accompany various Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, or as a zesty dip with crisp tortilla chips.
Notes
- Perfectly boil tomatillos without losing nutrients by using minimal water and watching closely to prevent overcooking.
- Create a smoother consistency by removing seeds from jalapenos if you prefer less heat and a more uniform texture.
- Substitute crema mexicana with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter, tangier version that works great for health-conscious diets.
- Enhance flavor depth by roasting tomatillos and jalapenos in the oven before blending for a slightly charred, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 139 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1545 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg