Chipotle Pepita Salsa
Smoky, nutty, and bursting with flavor, this Chipotle Pepita Salsa is a bold twist on traditional salsa recipes. Featuring toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) for a rich, earthy base and the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this recipe brings a dynamic depth to your dips and toppings. Roasted Roma tomatoes, garlic, and onions add a caramelized sweetness, while fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice brighten the flavors for a perfectly balanced finish. Whether you prefer it chunky or smooth, this versatile salsa is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats. Perfect for elevating your next fiesta or simply adding a gourmet touch to your weeknight meals, this chipotle pepita salsa is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 pieces Roma tomatoes
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 pieces White onion
- 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pepitas and toast them until they are golden and start to pop, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
In the same skillet, add the Roma tomatoes, garlic cloves (with the skin on), and half an onion (cut into quarters). Roast them for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and softened. Remove from the heat and allow them to cool slightly.
Remove the skins from the roasted garlic cloves and the charred tomato skins, if desired. Roughly chop the roasted vegetables.
In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, toasted pepitas, chipotle peppers, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and water.
Blend the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier salsa, pulse the blender a few times; for a smoother salsa, blend fully.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lime juice, if desired.
Transfer to a serving bowl and let the salsa rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1492 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
