Fake Guacamole (Avocado-Free Taqueria Salsa Verde)
This creamy, avocado-free Fake Guacamole—also called Taqueria Salsa Verde—is made with zucchini, tomatillos, and chiles. It’s a flavorful, budget-friendly salsa that tastes just like the creamy green taco sauce served at your favorite taqueria.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil (avocado or canola)
- 1/2 white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 jalapeños stemmed
- 2 serranos stemmed
- 4 tomatillos husks removed, rinsed
- 1 large zucchini or 2 Mexican squash cut into medium-sized chunks
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- coarse salt
Instructions
- In a skillet with oil, fry onion, garlic, chiles, tomatillos, and zucchini over medium heat until skin browns. Stir constantly for even browning.
- Let cool and reserve oil. Place the cooled, cooked ingredients with oil in a blender.
- Add cilantro and salt, and blend until smooth to a semi-thick consistency.
- Serve salsa paired with your favorite tacos or serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Makes about 2 cups of salsa.
- You can use any type of summer squash: zucchini, Mexican squash, or even yellow squash.
- For a milder salsa, remove the seeds and membranes from the chiles before sautéing.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Perfect for topping tacos, drizzling over grilled meats, or using as a dip for chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg