Avocado Two Ways: Chunky Guacamole and Tomatillo Salsa
| September 17, 2009 | Posted by Lauren Keating under Lent, Light, Mexican and Southwestern, Quick Weeknight Meals, Sides, Vegetarian or Vegan |
Avocado is one of my favorite things to eat, and it’s found in two of my favorite dips. When I was in Mexico, I pretty much lived on this guacamole. Luckily, the resort that I was staying at had a “class” where they thought us how to make it so I can have it all the time! The tomatillo salsa is based on one from Rick Bayless. Its a nice change from a more traditional tomato based salsa. Make these both and have an instant fiesta! It’ll bring a little bit of summertime fun and flavor into your fall.
Chunky Guacamole
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 small hand full of cilantro, chopped
- sea salt to taste
Combine all ingredients. Mix well so that the avocado gets slightly mashed. Season to taste with sea salt.
Tomatillo Salsa
- 4 tomatillos, husked
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 jalepeno
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- sea salt to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor. Process util smooth, adding up to 1/4 cup of water if needed. Stir in the avocado.
They both look delicious, but I’m a lover of salsa verde and your green salsa looks divine.
It looks great! I love Rick Bayless and his recipes are always so tasty.
I would love to try the tomatillo salsa, wounds wonderful! Guacamole looks terrific as well!
‘YOU’ love avocado – no ‘I’ LOVE avocado – I have been making some kind of guacamole since I was 9 or 10…these recipes look tasty!
Mmmm I could eat guacamole all day every day! I definitely need to try that Tomatillo Salsa, thanks!
Mmm, your guac looks amazing!! I’ve been craving it lately too
I love guacamole and tomatillos! These look great!
YUM! What a great recipe post before football weekend!! Looks awesome!
Mmm. I eat avocados so often, that I can’t believe I have never made guacamole at home! Must try, this looks so good!
Lovely, lovely, lovely!!!
Oh my! Great minds do think alike
. I also use a pico de gallo base for my guacamole. Nothing beats a chunkful, mouthful of fresh tomatoes and creamy avocados!
I’m always looking for new guacamole recipes to try since I love avocados too! I’ll def. try out this one!
The only thing missing in the Guacamole is some garlic and cumin. Looks good, going to give both a try with a few changes. Thanks.
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