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Creamy Salsa Verde

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Ingredients

1/2 pound (about 5) tomatillos, husks and stems removed
1 jalapeño, stemmed
1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro, tender stems and leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1 clove garlic
2 large green onions or scallions, tops and roots trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon water
1/2 avocado, pitted

Preparation

  1. Prepare the Creamy Salsa Verde

    Combine the tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, green onions, salt, water, and half of the avocado in a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth. Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

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Reprinted with permission from Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro, © April 2009 Ten Speed Press. Buy the full book at Amazon or Bookshop.
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