With its vibrant emerald hue and creamy texture, avocado adds a unique flavor and appeal to any dish it's added to. Roasted tomatillo salsa, on the other hand, is characterized by its smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor profile, offering a perfect balance of taste and texture. When these two ingredients are combined, they create a captivating salsa that can instantly elevate any meal. This article will guide you through a culinary journey, providing you with a step-by-step recipe to craft the ultimate avocado and roasted tomatillo salsa that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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AVOCADO AND ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
I have been making tomatillo and avocado salsa for years, but I usually simmer the tomatillos rather than roasting them. Roasting the tomatillos, chiles and garlic - toasting really, as I use a skillet for this, on top of the flame - produces a salsa with a delicious charred flavor. I learned something recently from the chef Iliana de la Vega, who demonstrated the recipe at the "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" conference in Napa Valley in March: she says, in no uncertain terms, that you should not add water to tomatillo salsas. Without the water, this is a more intense salsa with pleasing density.You can use it as a sauce to serve with chicken or fish, or as a dip with chips or other vegetables.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, sauces and gravies, appetizer
Time 25m
Yield About 2 cups, serving 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place tomatillos in pan and toast until charred on 1 side, about 10 minutes for a medium or large tomatillo. The color in the middle should be fading from pale green to olive. Turn tomatillos over and continue to grill until charred on the other side, about 10 minutes, but not for so long that they burst. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
- Place chile(s), garlic clove and onion slice in skillet and toast, turning often, until chile is lightly charred and garlic is charred in spots and softened. The onion should be lightly colored on both sides but not charred black (that will make it bitter). Remove from heat. Peel the garlic and transfer, with the onion and chiles, to a blender. Add tomatillos and any liquid that may have accumulated in the bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 202 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
AVOCADO TOMATILLO SALSA
This spectacularly simple green sauce may be the perfect summer condiment. It requires no cooking, only takes 10 to 15 minutes to make, looks gorgeous, and tastes amazing with anything grilled and most things that aren't. Spoon over grilled pork tacos, grilled meats, or serve with chips.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place tomatillos into a food processor. Add serrano pepper, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste. Process until smooth; adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
ROASTED TOMATILLO AND GARLIC SALSA
Tomatillos, lots of garlic and spicy jalapenos charred under the broiler give this salsa a rich, earthy flavor. If you like your salsa very hot, added roasted Jamaican scotch bonnets instead of the jalapeno.
Provided by SairajB
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor.
- Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 1 g
AVOCADO & ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-174535
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeño and leek with the oil and spread in a single layer. Roast the vegetables until lightly charred and softened, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a blender and let cool. Add the avocados, cilantro, sugar, cumin and 1/2 cup of water to the blender and puree until smooth. Add the onion, oregano and lime juice and pulse once or twice until incorporated. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and season with salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
ROASTED TOMATILLO AND APPLE SALSA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tomatillos, apples, garlic, jalapenos and onion on a baking sheet; toss with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Peel the garlic. Let the roasted vegetable mixture cool to room temperature.
- Puree the roasted vegetable mixture and cilantro in a blender until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
TOMATILLO & AVOCADO SALSA
Make and share this Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeMonster
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place tomatillos and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid.
- Place tomatillo, avicado flesh, jalapeno, green onions, cilantro, sour cream and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Process until smooth. Thin with reserved cooking liquid if necessary, should be pancake batter consistency, refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 394.7, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.1
AVOCADO AND ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Remove husks and rinse tomatillos under warm water to remove stickiness. Halve onion half and arrange on rack of a broiler pan with tomatillos and garlic. Broil vegetables 1 to 2 inches from heat, turning them once, until softened and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
- Peel garlic and put in a food processor with tomatillos, onion, cilantro, and salt. Wearing rubber gloves, discard seeds from jalapeño if desired and coarsely chop. Add jalapeño to tomatillo mixture and puree until mixture is almost smooth. Transfer tomatillo mixture to a bowl.
- Halve and pit avocado and scoop flesh into tomatillo mixture. With a fork mash avocado into mixture, leaving texture coarse.
AVOCADO AND TOMATILLO SALSA
Steps:
- Purée tomatillos and jalapeño with salt in a blender until smooth, then transfer to a bowl.
- Quarter, pit, and peel avocados and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Add to tomatillo purée and stir in onion.
ROASTED TOMATILLO-POBLANO-AVOCADO SALSA
One of my favorite new cookbooks of this season is "A Mouthful of Stars" (Andrews McMeel), by Kim Sunée. The book is a memoir, travelogue and cookbook all rolled into one, written by an author who earlier published another compelling memoir with recipes, "Trail of Crumbs." Kim is a poetic world traveler who loves many cuisines. She is a big fan of taco trucks and loves salsa, the spicier the better. This salsa is based on her recipe for roasted tomatillo-poblano salsa. I love its balance of char, heat, acid and creamy. I'm a moderate when it comes to heat, but you can make this hotter by adding more chiles.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, sauces and gravies, appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield About 2 cups, serving 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Place tomatillos, chiles (both types), onion, and garlic on the parchment and drizzle on olive oil. Add salt to taste and toss together with your hands. Place in oven and roast 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until blistered and softened. Remove from heat.
- Place roasted vegetables, with any juice from the pan, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until well blended but not puréed. Add cilantro, cumin, avocado and lime juice and pulse until blended. Taste and adjust salt. Serve at once or store in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe avocados: Ripe avocados will yield a creamier and more flavorful salsa. Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color, and that give slightly to the touch.
- Roast the tomatillos: Roasting the tomatillos brings out their natural sweetness and smokiness. You can roast them in the oven or on the stovetop.
- Use fresh cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the salsa. If you don't have fresh cilantro on hand, you can substitute dried cilantro or parsley.
- Adjust the heat level to your taste: If you like spicy salsa, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper to the recipe. If you prefer a milder salsa, omit the peppers or use a milder variety, such as a poblano pepper.
- Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use: Avocado salsa is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Avocado and roasted tomatillo salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican dishes. It's also a great dip for chips or vegetables. With its creamy texture, smoky flavor, and bright, citrusy notes, this salsa is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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