Mexican Spicy Tomatillo Sauce

Made with fresh tomatillos and serrano peppers, this spicy Mexican sauce perfectly complements a variety of dishes. Try it on tacos, tostadas, or burritos.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 28 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 6 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 2 serrano peppers
• 1 small avocado, pitted and peeled
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 medium white onion, quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tomatillos and serrano peppers into a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Place cooled tomatillos and serrano peppers, onion, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, garlic, salt, and pepper into an electric blender and puree until almost liquid.