Creamy Avocado Salsa

avocados

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories, while green bell pepper adds crunch.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper is milder and lower in heat, while green chili can be a cost-effective spicy alternative.

Boil 5-6 serrano peppers and 8-10 tomatillos on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until they turn a pale green color.

Keep an eye on the tomatillos to prevent them from breaking open during boiling.

Once they turn pale green, remove from the burner and allow to cool completely.

Transfer the cooled tomatillos and serrano peppers to a blender.

Add a small handful of cilantro, 1/4 onion, 2-3 garlic cloves, juice from 1 lime (about 1/3 cup), and 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender.

Add 1 large ripe avocado to the blender.

Blend on high until the mixture is nice and smooth.

If the salsa is too thick, add a little bit of water until the desired consistency is reached.

Transfer the salsa to a container or a convenient bottle for serving.

Drizzle the salsa onto tacos or your favorite dishes and enjoy.

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