California Avocado Salsa Verde

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 130

Total Fat 9g

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 150mg

Total Carbs 12g

Dietary Fiber 6g

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 2g

Potassium 547mg

Vitamin A 17 mcg; Vitamin C 21 mg; Calcium 20 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 65 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.08 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

The salsa verde is made fresh with California Avocados and tomatillos creating a flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or your favorite breakfast scramble.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

8 tomatillos, quartered 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2/3 cup cilantro 2 shallots 2 Tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. sea salt, or to taste

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy. Pour into a bowl and set aside until ready to serve.

Variations: For heat seekers, add 2 jalapeños with seeds removed (with seeds for a real kick) to the blender with the California Avocado Salsa Verde ingredients.

Serving Suggestion: Top your favorite breakfast dish, like a Tofu Scramble, for a savory meal to kick start your day. The California Avocado Salsa Verde can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.