Pumpkin Seed Pepita Salsa
Elevate your salsa game with this vibrant and nutty Pumpkin Seed Pepita Salsa, a unique twist on traditional dips. Made with toasted raw pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, and a touch of jalapeño heat, this creamy yet refreshing salsa is packed with bold, earthy flavors. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and healthy addition to your favorite dishes. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips, drizzling over tacos, or serving alongside roasted veggies, this versatile salsa is as wholesome as it is delicious. Plus, it’s gluten-free, vegan, and a perfect way to embrace the health benefits of pepitas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the raw pumpkin seeds and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and start to pop. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a food processor or blender, combine the toasted pumpkin seeds, cilantro, garlic cloves, and jalapeño pepper (stem and seeds removed for a milder salsa, or keep the seeds for extra spice). Pulse until roughly chopped.
Add the fresh lime juice, olive oil, water, kosher salt, ground cumin, and ground coriander to the food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, if the salsa is too thick.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 677 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1586 mg | 34% | |
*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.
