Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
45 min.
10
63kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snacking game with a burst of fresh flavors? Introducing Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa, a delightful blend of zesty tomatillos and creamy avocado that will tantalize your taste buds and wow your guests. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply looking for a delicious dip to enjoy on a lazy afternoon, this vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free salsa is the perfect choice for every occasion.

With just a handful of fresh ingredients including jalapeño chilies for a kick and fragrant cilantro to brighten up each bite, this recipe is as vibrant as it is healthy. The creamy texture of the avocado combines beautifully with the tangy tomatillos, creating a salsa that not only stands out in flavor but also brings nutritional value, clocking in at only 63 calories per serving!

Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for sharing, this salsa accommodates a variety of dietary preferences — making it an absolute must-try for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking to enjoy a guilt-free appetizer. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips, slather it on tacos, or use it as a fresh topping for grilled dishes. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this Café Azul Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa will become your go-to recipe for every gathering!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb firm-ripe avocado diced peeled
  • 0.3 pound jalapeño chilies fresh stemmed rinsed halved seeded
  • 0.5 cup lightly cilantro fresh packed
  • cloves garlic peeled
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion minced
  • 10 servings salt 
  • 0.3 pound tomatillos husked rinsed quartered

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos, chilies, garlic, and cilantro until coarsely pured.
  2. Pour into a bowl.
  3. Stir in olive oil, avocado, and onion.
  4. Add lime juice and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein5.64%
Fat65.22%
Carbs29.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.4
Glycemic Load
0.76
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.7147826345071%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.2mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:62.88kcal
3.14%
Fat:4.95g
7.62%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.41%
Carbohydrates:4.98g
1.66%
Net Carbohydrates:2.82g
1.03%
Sugar:1.74g
1.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:197.41mg
8.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.96g
1.93%
Vitamin C:22mg
26.67%
Vitamin K:11.26µg
10.72%
Fiber:2.16g
8.63%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.16%
Folate:24.3µg
6.07%
Potassium:207.97mg
5.94%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.56%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.06%
Vitamin A:213.63IU
4.27%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.2%
Copper:0.08mg
3.86%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.81%
Magnesium:13.55mg
3.39%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.88%
Phosphorus:26.5mg
2.65%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.4%
Iron:0.39mg
2.16%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.57%
Source:My Recipes