Title: Guacamole Con Tomatillos
Categories: Mexican Dip
Yield: 2 Cups

4		TO 5 fresh or canned
		Tomatillos
3		Canned green chilies, seeded
		*OR*
1		Serrano or jalapeno pepper
		IF hotter sauce is wanted
2	lg	Ripe avocados
1	tb	Minced onion
	ds	Salt to taste
	ds	Pepper to taste
OPTIONAL GARNISH
1/4	c	Cilantro leaves, minced

If using fresh tomatillos, discard husks and wash. Boil in a small amount of water until just tender, about 5 minutes, drain.

If using one of the hotter fresh chilies, discard stem and seeds.

Combine tomatillos and chilies in a blender and blend until smooth.

Halve the avocado and remove seed. Scoop out pulp and mash with a fork. Stir in tomatillo mixture with onions. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==

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