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Tomatillo Guacamole

From the recipe box of travel writer Carole Terwilliger Meyers.

1 jalapeno pepper (to taste), seeds removed
2 cloves garlic
1 cup loose cilantro leaves (about one handful)
Pulse jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro in food processor until finely minced.  
4 tomatillos
Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse to remove sticky residue.  Add to food processor and chop until fine. 

1 ripe avocado
juice from 1/2 lime (about 1 Tbl.)
Mash avocado in bowl with lime juice.  Stir in tomatillo mixture and chill before serving.

Makes about 1 cup.

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