Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2023

A bright and creamy puree of tomatillos, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeños complements the richness of any taco filling, quesadilla, or bowl.

SERVES Makes about 1 cup

TIME 10 minutes

Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Juicy, highly seasoned Mexican chorizo is the key to these classic tacos, and we devised a quick method for making our own. We started by toasting ancho chile powder, paprika, and spices in oil to intensify their flavors, and then we mixed ...

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