Tomatillo Guacamole Recipe

Name: Tomatillo Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tomatillos, papery husks removed, halved lengthwise; 2 large plum tomatoes, cored, halved lengthwise, and seeded; 2 tsp canola oil; 2 large hass avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled; 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped cilantro/fresh coriander leaves; 1/4 cup (35 g) diced red onion; 3 serrano chiles, seeds and ribs removed, minced (see Notes); 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt; Baked tortilla chips, crudites, poached shrimp

Servings: persons

1
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill/barbecue, pre-heat a gas grill/barbecue on medium-high, or place a stovetop ridged grill pan over medium-high heat.
2
Brush the tomatillos and tomatoes with the oil.
3
Place the tomatillos and tomatoes, cut-side down, directly over the fire.
4
Cover the grill and cook, turning once, until dark brown grill marks appear and they are tender, about 3 minutes per side.
5
Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-in (12-mm dice).
6
Set aside.
7
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados until chunky.
8
Add the grilled tomatillos and tomatoes.
9
Fold in the cilantro/fresh coriander, onion, serrano chiles, lime juice, and salt.
10
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tomatillos, papery husks removed, halved lengthwise, 2 large plum tomatoes, cored, halved lengthwise, and seeded, 2 tsp canola oil, 2 large hass avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled, and more.

Yes, Tomatillo Guacamole 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomatillo Guacamole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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