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Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound fresh tomatillos
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 3 California avocados
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Method

  • Remove husks and rinse tomatillos under warm water to remove stickiness.
  • Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or griddle over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and lightly brown tomatillos and garlic in spots all over (do not let burn).
  • Transfer tomatillos and garlic to a plate and cool them to room temperature.
  • In a food processor puree tomatillos and garlic until smooth.
  • Halve and pit avocados and scoop into tomatillo mixture.
  • Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Stir in cilantro, lime juice, 3 tablespoons onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish dip with remaining tablespoon chopped onion and serve with tortilla chips.