Salsa de Calabaza (Salsa de Aguacate sin Aguacate)
Salsa de calabaza is a flavorful and creamy zucchini-based salsa that’s perfect for topping your next meal. Whether you use it for tacos, a dip for chips, or a sauce to pair with meat, this salsa de aguacate sin aguacate is a versatile and healthy alternative to your everyday salsa.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 5 tomatillos
- 1/4 onion roughly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 serrano chiles
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro
- 1/2 tsp Salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Wash the tomatillos and place them in a medium saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer the tomatillos until they become soft and darker in color, 10-15 minutes. Remove them from the water and place in a blender.
- While the tomatillos are cooking, wash the zucchini and serranos. Peel the garlic cloves and roughly slice the quarter onion. Slice the serranos in half length wise. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and then into thirds.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the garlic, onion, serranos and zucchini. Saute them, stirring frequently, until they become softer and begin to brown at the edges.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the sautéed zucchini, serranos, onion and garlic with the tomatillos. Add the cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Use the pulse function on your processor or blender to combine the ingredients into a smooth salsa. Taste your salsa and add more salt to your liking. Pour into a serving dish and enjoy!
Notes
- You can control the level of spiciness in your salsa by adjusting the number of chiles and the type of pepper you use. If you prefer a milder salsa, try using only one jalapeño chile. If you like more spice, try using 4 or more serranos!
- When you saute the zucchini, don't rush! Keep the pan on medium heat and stir frequently. You want the sugars in the vegetables to caramelize but be careful not to burn them.
- Salsa de calabaza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.