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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.

Rinse the tomatillos and cut them in half, then into quarters and add to the blender.

Remove the seeds from the avocados and scoop the flesh into the blender.

Save the avocado seeds to store any leftover salsa and keep it green.

Add the raw yellow onion to the blender.

Add one clove of garlic, or the equivalent from a jar of pre-minced garlic.

Prepare the jalapeno pepper by removing the membrane and seeds from half, leaving the other half intact for heat, then chop and add to the blender.

Coarsely chop a handful of fresh cilantro and add it to the blender.

Blend all ingredients until combined, checking for seasoning.

Add more salt and a squeeze of lime juice if needed.

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