Lunch: Avocado-and-Roasted-Tomatillo Salsa

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Avocados

Health and fertility benefits of Avocado-and-Roasted-Tomatillo Salsa

Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins.

Ingredients

1/2 pound tomatillos—husked, cored and quartered
3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed and peeled
1 jalapeño, stemmed and halved
1 leek, white part only, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 Hass avocados—peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 °. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeño and leek with the oil and spread in a single layer. Roast the vegetables until lightly charred and softened, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a blender and let cool.
Add the avocados, cilantro, sugar, cumin and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth. Add the onion, oregano and lime juice and pulse once or twice until incorporated. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and season with salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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