tomatillo-avocado salsa verde

9 Pinches
Odessa, TX
Updated on Feb 18, 2019

I love Tomatillo Salsa Verde and there is also an Avocado Dip (not Guacamole) from a small local restaurant, here where I live, that I like very much. I decided to play around with the combinations of the two recipes and this I what I came up with.... "the best of both worlds" I prefer to use the Electric Pressure cooker Method and use chicken stock for the liquid. The chicken stock gives it a little richer flavor. Or if you use the boiling method...just add a teaspoon of Chicken Base (e: Better Than Bullion) to the blending process...

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
yield 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatillos, fresh
  • 1 cup chicken stock (or 1 c hot water and 1 tsp chicken base (ex: better than bullion)
  • 1 small chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 - 4 - avocados
  • 2 - jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers (remove seeds and white membrane for less heat)
  • - garlic salt to taste

How To Make tomatillo-avocado salsa verde

  • Step 1
    Remove papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse well.
  • Step 2
    PREFERRED: IP Method Put 1 cup of chicken broth in pressure cooker; add tomatillos; secure lid and set Manual/pressure cooker time to 3 minutes. Remove lid carefully. Put tomatillos and liquid into blender.
  • Step 3
    Boiling Method Place tomatillos in a saucepan, cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove tomatillos with a slotted spoon and place in blender. Add 1 c chicken broth.
  • Step 4
    Pulse in blender: Place lime juice, onions, garlic, cilantro, chili peppers and avocados in a blender or food processor and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed..
  • Step 5
    Season to taste with salt and cool in refrigerator.
  • Step 6
    Serve with chips or as a salsa with any of your favorite Mexican dishes.

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