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Tomatillo-Avocado Dip

3.6

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This easy-to-make dip is also great as a topping for burritos and enchiladas.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 3/4 Cups

Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos, husked
1 avocado, pitted, peeled
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/3 cup sour cream
5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 medium jalape&;ntilde;o chilies, stemmed, seeded, chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook tomatillos in large pot of boiling water until soft but still whole, about 3 minutes. Drain. Place tomatillos in large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Place tomatillos in blender. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Transfer dip to bowl. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)

TagsDipSouthwesternAmericanTomatilloVegetableAvocadoCilantroHerbs & SpicesSour CreamDairyJalapeñoChileDinnerLunchGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasyBlenderBon Appétit
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