Simple Avocado Tomatillo Salsa with Chips
Blend avocado, tomatillos, lime, and cilantro for a fast creamy dip.

Total
8 min
Prep
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 4 medium, husked and rinsed tomatillos
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeño(optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz tortilla chips
Instructions
- 1
Husk and rinse the tomatillos, then quarter them. Halve the avocado and remove the pit.
- 2
Add tomatillos, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño (if using), and salt to a blender or food processor.
- 3
Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust salt or lime.
- 4
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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