Description
Bold green tomato salsa brings Mexican garden flavors to life with zesty jalapeños and fresh cilantro. Rustic ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering a tangy kick that will make you crave more with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 medium green tomatoes or 5 large tomatillos, husked
- 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted, and quartered
- 1 medium green pepper
- 1 serrano pepper
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 teaspoons agave nectar
Serving Suggestion:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Char peppers under the broiler, positioning them 3-4 inches from the heat source. Rotate the green pepper and serrano pepper to ensure even blistering across all surfaces. Transfer the charred peppers to a covered bowl and let them steam for 20 minutes.
- Prepare a pot of boiling water. Submerge green tomatoes or tomatillos for approximately 5 minutes, then remove and allow to cool slightly. Carefully peel the tomatoes and finely dice them into a large mixing bowl.
- Peel the steamed peppers, removing stems and seeds. Finely chop the peppers and incorporate them with the diced tomatoes in the mixing bowl.
- Combine chopped onion, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 tablespoons or 30 milliliters), extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons or 45 milliliters), agave nectar (1 tablespoon or 15 milliliters), coarsely ground black pepper, kosher salt, fresh cilantro leaves, and ripe avocado in a blender. Pulse until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Pour the blended mixture over the chopped tomatoes and peppers. Gently fold the ingredients together until thoroughly integrated. Serve immediately with crisp tortilla chips, allowing the vibrant flavors to shine.
Notes
- Chill the salsa to let flavors marry and intensify, creating a more complex taste experience.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting serrano pepper quantities to suit personal spice tolerances.
- Green tomatoes bring unexpected tartness, transforming this salsa into a vibrant, unique condiment.
- Creamy avocado softens the salsa’s texture, adding luxurious richness and smooth consistency.
- Blending ensures perfect ingredient integration, delivering a harmonious flavor profile in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling, Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg