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Tomatillo-Avocado Dip

This easy-to-make dip is also great as a topping for burritos and enchiladas.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 3/4 Cups

Ingredients

1

pound tomatillos, husked

1

avocado, pitted, peeled

1

cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

1

/3 cup sour cream

5

garlic cloves

3

tablespoons fresh lime juice

1

1/2 medium jalape&;ntilde;o chilies, stemmed, seeded, chopped

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook tomatillos in large pot of boiling water until soft but still whole, about 3 minutes. Drain. Place tomatillos in large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Place tomatillos in blender. Add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Transfer dip to bowl. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)