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Avocado and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
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Avocado and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 3 tomatillos husks removed & scrubbed
  • 2 shallots peeled
  • 3 cloves of garlic skin on
  • ½ jalapeño with seeds (whole if you want extra spicy)
  • 2 small avocados pitted & scooped
  • Juice of 2 limes more if desired
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • Pinch of cumin
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Place the tomatillos, shallot, garlic cloves (skin on), and jalapeño on the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, tossing to coat all sides of the veggies until slightly charred and softened.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Once the veggies are cool, place them all into a blender, making sure to remove the garlic skin first.
  • Add the avocados, cilantro, lime juice, a pinch of cumin, and sea salt to taste.
  • Blend until creamy and smooth.
  • Adjust seasonings and lime juice to suit your tastes, if needed.
  • Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy.