Easy and Delicious Chipotle Salsa
Bursting with bold, smoky flavors, this Easy and Delicious Chipotle Salsa is your go-to recipe for elevating any Mexican dish or snack spread. Featuring perfectly charred ripe tomatoes, caramelized garlic cloves, and tender onions, this salsa delivers a deep, rich flavor profile enhanced by spicy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Fresh cilantro and a splash of tangy lime juice bring a refreshing balance, while a quick whirl in the blender allows you to customize the texture—chunky or smooth—to suit your preference. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile and homemade chipotle salsa pairs perfectly with crispy tortilla chips, tacos, or even grilled meats, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering or casual weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Tomatoes (ripe)
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce from chipotle can
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (stems removed)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.
Add the whole tomatoes, garlic cloves, and onion half to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes are slightly charred and soft, the garlic is fragrant, and the onion has softened and picked up a bit of color, about 8-10 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the roasted vegetables to cool slightly.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop the charred onion.
Place the roasted tomatoes, garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and sugar (if using) into a blender or food processor.
Blend the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a chunky salsa, pulse a few times. For a smoother salsa, blend until smooth.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or chipotle pepper for extra smokiness and heat.
Transfer the salsa into a serving bowl and let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips or alongside your favorite Mexican dishes. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2797 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1459 mg | 31% | |
*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.
