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Roasted Tomatillo Dressing

Servings

6

Serving size

about 1/4 cup
COOKING TIME
45 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and keeps well for about 4 days in the fridge.

Roasted Tomatillo Dressing

Ingredients

1/2 pound Tomatillos, raw
1/2 small White onions (cut into wedges)
1/4 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp.. Ground cumin
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 to taste Black pepper
1/4 cup Reduced fat sour cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the tomatillos and onion wedges in a grill pan or a large skillet and place the pan in the oven.

Roast the vegetables for about 20 - 25 minutes. Turn once or twice to let them brown on all sides.

Remove and let cool to warm. Place in a blender or using a stick blender with a medium bowl puree the roasted tomatillos and onions until smooth.

Add the cilantro, lime juice, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper and black pepper and puree until smooth. Chill for at least a half an hour.

Whisk in the reduced-fat sour cream and chill.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for modified food starch in the sour cream.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This is a great summer dressing. It’s light but has a nice zing to it from the tomatillos and the cayenne. If you want to make it a bit spicier, add a little more of the cayenne pepper.

It’s great served simply over some tomatoes and a slice or two of avocado.

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