Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce

Name: Tomatillo–Avocado Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 8 ounces, tomatillos, husks and stems removed, rinsed well, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 , avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1–2 , jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; ¼ cup chopped, fresh cilantro leaves and stems; 1 tablespoon, lime juice; 1 , garlic clove, minced; ¾ teaspoon, table salt

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2023

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

SERVESMakes about 1 cup

TIME10 minutes

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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