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Green sauce recipe  Share this recipe on FacebookAn easy Mexican green sauce made with tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno garlic and sour cream. This sauce can be used as a dip for tortilla chips for a great appetizer.
Preparation time: 5 minutes, Cooking time: 15 minutes, Serves: 10 - 12
Ingredients 3 medium green or yellow tomatoes, roughly chopped (do not use red tomatoes)
4 tomatillos, cleaned and chopped
1 to 2 jalapeno chilies (adjust to taste), stemmed and roughly chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
4 sprigs cilantro (coriander)
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
Directions In a saucepan over medium heat add the tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeno chilies and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Place the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor. Add the avocados, cilantro and salt and process until smooth. Empty the mixture into a bowl, add the sour cream and stir until well combined.
This recipe will make 4 to 5 cups of green sauce.
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