Tomatillo Guacamole

Photo: Tomatillo guacamole and tortilla chip in a stone bowl.
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Servings
5
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
1 hour

Ingredients

8
tomatillos
2
garlic cloves
1
jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
1
avocado
1 tablespoon
lime juice
1/4 cup
cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon
salt
Directions
  1. Discard husks and stems from tomatillos; wash thoroughly. Place tomatillos on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Broil tomatillos 3 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes or until tomatillos look blistered, turning once. Let cool.
  2. Process garlic in food processor until garlic is minced. Add jalapeño pepper to garlic; process until minced, stopping once to scrape down sides.
  3. Cut avocado in half, and remove seed; cut avocado into quarters, and peel. Add tomatillos, avocado, and remaining 3 ingredients to jalapeño pepper mixture. Process 15 seconds or until tomatillos are pureed. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 50
Fat 3.5 g
Saturated fat 0.6 g
Protein 1 g
Carbs 5 g
Fiber 2 g
Sodium 239 mg
Oxmoor House Healthy Eating Collection, Oxmoor House 2001