Avocado Jalapeño Sauce

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This jalapeño avocado sauce is one of my absolute favorites! Spicy, creamy and versatile, it's super easy to make with only a handful of fresh ingredients. This green sauce is the ultimate add-on to many dishes. So good with that addictive heat!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Salsas & Sauces

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 68.6kcal

Author: Ryan Lawrence

Equipment

Ingredients

3 tomatillos removed from husk, rinsed
3 jalapeños
2 cloves garlic peeled
½ white onion
1 avocado large, ripe
½ cup cilantro
½ lime juiced, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste

Instructions

Bring water to a low boil in a pot. Carefully add the tomatillos, jalapeños, onion and garlic to the water, and boil on low-boil for about 8 minutes.
Using tongs, carefully grab one jalapeño and cut the stem with kitchen shears (optional)
Using tongs add each boiled ingredient to a blender, add the avocado, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper. Blitz until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Transfer the sauce into a bowl, use spatula to scrape the sides. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Enjoy!

Notes

*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

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