Grilled Tomatillo Avocado Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 large red onion
- 1 each lime
- 1 pound tomatillos husks removed and cored
- 2 large jalapeños
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1 each avocado peeled and pit removed
- 1/2 cup cilantro lightly packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Servings: cups
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium. Peel onion and cut into 1" thick slices. Cut lime in half. In a large bowl combine, tomatillos, jalapeños, lime halves and onion slices. Drizzle with oil to coat lightly.
- Grill vegetables until starting to char and blister, turning occasionally to slightly char evenly, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from grill and allow to cool slightly.
- In the bowl of a food processor add grilled tomatillos, onion, avocado, cilantro and garlic. Cut stem from jalapeños and cut in half, scoop out seeds and add flesh to processor. Juice grilled lime and add to processor. Pulse until combined but still a little chunky. Season with salt and garnish with additional cilantro and chopped red onion. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or chill until ready to use.
Recipe Notes
The purpose of grilling is to impart a slightly smoky charred flavour. Â You only need to char the vegetables a little here to get the flavour. Â Too much char will lead to bitterness.
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