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Roasted Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa

Roasted tomatillos, peppers and onions blended with avocado for an amazing pop of flavor
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Dip, Mexican
Keyword: Appetizer, Keto, Low Carb, Mexican, Whole 30
Servings: 12
Calories: 75kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Tomatillos, husked and halved
  • 1 small Jalapeno, Seeds and membrane removed. 1 large for a spicier taste
  • 3 clove Garlic cloves
  • ½ small Red bell pepper, seeds removed and halved
  • ¼ cup Onion, slices
  • 3 large Avocados, pits removed
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, stems removed
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Mexican Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Salt, more to taste
  • 1 tsp Fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Spritz with oil to coat.
  • Arrange tomatillos, red bell pepper, onion, jalpeno, and garlic cloves on the sheet pan. Group each together to easily remove in batches as they reached completion.
  • Roast for 15-30 minutes. Checking frequently as garlic and onions will finish before peppers and tomatillos
  • Cool all roasted ingredients for 10 minutes before adding to food processor with the S-blade affixed.
  • Add ½ tbsp of lime juice with all ingredients listed and pulse until creamy. Taste before adding additional salt, pepper or lime juice
  • Serve with your favorite keto tortilla chip or yellow bell peppers. Tastes great on top of chicken.

Notes

Per 2 tbsp -
75 Calories  |  4.3g Total/1.6g Net Carb  | 6.7g Fat  |  .9g Protein
Picture served with Egg Life tortilla chips.
Roasted tomatillos blended with seasonings and peppers