Arbol-Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Arbol-Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Italian Roma tomatoes; 3/4 pound tomatillos, husked and washed; 1/3 cup (12 to 15) arbol chiles; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 avocado (just slightly under-ripe), peeled, seeded, an finely diced

Servings: persons

1/2 pound Italian Roma tomatoes
3/4 pound tomatillos, husked and washed
1/3 cup (12 to 15) arbol chiles
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado (just slightly under-ripe), peeled, seeded, an finely diced

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Place the tomatoes and tomatillos on a baking sheet.
3
Broil, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Transfer to a sauce pan along with the remaining ingredients.
5
Bring the mixture to boil and cook until the onions are soft, 12 to 15 minutes.
6
Transfer to a food processor or blender.
7
Puree and then strain.
8
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
9
Arbol salsa can be stored in the refrigerator 3 to 5 days or frozen for weeks.
10
Just before serving, stir in the avocado.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound Italian Roma tomatoes, 3/4 pound tomatillos, husked and washed, 1/3 cup (12 to 15) arbol chiles, 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped, and more.

Yes, Arbol-Avocado Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Arbol-Avocado Salsa

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