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Spicy Salsa Verde

Traditional spicy green Mexican salsa made from tomatillos
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salsa, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: green salsa, mexican, salsa, salsa verde, spicy
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 12 medium tomatillos dehusked
  • 1 Serrano pepper destemmed
  • 1/2 small avocado
  • 1/4 small white onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cilantro bunch including stems
  • 1 little gem lettuce head or center of romaine heart
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add 12 medium tomatillos (dehusked), 1 Serrano pepper (destemmed), 1/2 small avocado, 1/4 small white onion, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 cilantro bunch, 1 little gem lettuce head or center of romaine heart, and 1/2 tsp salt to a blender.
  • Blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more salt to taste if need be.
  • Pour into a bowl and serve with chips or as a topping for tacos.