Chipotle Salsa Recipe
This smoky and spicy Chipotle Salsa features fire-roasted tomatoes blended with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. It’s a flavorful and easy-to-make salsa perfect for dipping, topping tacos, or adding a smoky kick to any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 small onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the fire-roasted tomatoes, quartered onion, roughly chopped garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and kosher salt to ensure everything is ready for blending.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and kosher salt into a high-powered blender or food processor. Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Season to Taste: Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more kosher salt, additional chipotle peppers for extra heat, or more lime juice for acidity to suit your preference.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle peppers based on your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- This salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
Keywords: chipotle salsa, smoky salsa, fire-roasted tomato salsa, Mexican salsa, easy salsa recipe
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