Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 1 Hass avocado, peeled and sliced
• 6 tomatillos, husked and finely diced (or 1 can tomatillos, drained and diced)
• 2 serrano chiles, finely diced
• 2 tsp. fresh oregano, minced or ½ tsp. dried oregano
• dash of ground cumin
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp. salt
• juice of ½ lime

Directions

Using a fork, mash and stir the avocado, tomatillos, serranos and garlic in a medium sized bowl for several minutes, adding the salt, cumin and oregano as the mixture becomes uniformly creamy. Alternatively, you can use a blender to combine the ingredients. Serve with corn ships, tortillas or burritos.

This recipe makes about 2 ½ cups and will keep for a few days in the refrigerator.