"Taquero Serves Up Tomatillo-Flavored Guacamole"
Embrace a tangy twist on traditional guacamole with this blended recipe! Mixing avocado, tomatillos, epazote (or cilantro), chiles, garlic, onion, and lime juice creates a smooth, tart-flavored dip. It's perfect as a topping for nachos, burritos, tacos, or even as a tasty alternative to the standard tortilla chips.
Shop for an avocado that gives a bit when pressed but isn’t overripe. For this recipe, we recommend using a Hass avocado.
This blended tomatillo guacamole was part of our unique guacamole recipe gallery. Here are some fun serving ideas:
Creative Serving Ideas for Blended Tomatillo Guacamole
- Breakfast Boost:
- Top scrambled eggs, veggie frittatas, or green shakshuka for an extra flavor punch.
- Spread on toast and top with eggs or vegetables for a tomatillo avocado toast.
- Mexican Delights:
- Serve as a dip for tortilla chips, grilled corn, or crispy tortilla strips.
- Use as a sauce for grilled meats or as a finishing touch for tacos.
- Sandwiches and Wraps:
- Add a layer in tacos, burritos, or quesadillas for a flavor boost.
- Spread on grilled chicken sandwiches or veggie wraps.
- Dinner Inspirations:
- Use as a topping for grilled fish or sushi.
- Add to nachos or grilled vegetable skewers.
- Snacks and Appetizers:
- Serve alongside crudité or as a dip for crudités for a healthy snack.
- Pair with grilled vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for a colorful snack platter.
Experiment with this versatile guacamole in various dishes and enjoy its tantalizing flavor!
Ingredients (8):- 8 oz tomatillos (4 medium), husks removed, rinsed, and quartered- 6 large fresh epazote leaves or 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro- 2 jalapeno peppers or serrano chiles, stemmed and chopped- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed- 1/4 white onion, chopped- 1 Tbsp lime juice, plus more as needed- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted
Instructions:1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute.2. Add the avocado flesh, blend until smooth. Season with additional lime juice and salt if needed. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Enjoy!
- The blended tomatillo guacamole can also be used as a soft topping for various dishes, such as green shakshuka or avocado toast at breakfast.
- For a unique twist on sandwiches and wraps, try spreading this smooth guacamole in tacos, burritos, or quesadillas, or even on grilled chicken sandwiches or veggie wraps.
- If you're looking for an uncategorized way to use this recipe, consider serving it as a topping for grilled fish or sushi, or adding it to nachos or grilled vegetable skewers.
- Remember to credit the recipe creator when sharing this blended tomatillo guacamole with friends and family, as it is part of a unique recipe gallery.
