Smoke and Fire Chipotle Salsa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 29.3
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 350.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

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Introduction

This heat factor is directly affected by how many chipotles you add, but generally it is considered spicy and hot...just the way I like it! This is a smooth salsa, chunk free. This heat factor is directly affected by how many chipotles you add, but generally it is considered spicy and hot...just the way I like it! This is a smooth salsa, chunk free.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 can (14.5oz) of diced tomatoes, seasoned with green chilies or jalapenos
    1 large onion, roughly chopped
    4-8 cloves of fresh garlic, according to preference
    1-2 limes, juiced.
    Fresh Cilantro, about a loose handful of leaves, or according to taste
    1 can Chipotles in Adobo Sauce (found in mexican food aisle.)
    Salt
    Pepper
    (see notes about adding jalapenos.)

Tips

*To make the salsa without the chipotles, add one to two jalapenos, seeded and de-ribbed for mild, seeded for medium, add seeds for hot.
*I serve this salsa as a side with chips and salsa, but you can use it to top eggs, salads, grilled chicken, as a marinade...the possibilities are endless!
*TIP FOR JUICING LIME: Slice of the butt of it so it can stand on a flat surface. Slice of the sides of the lime, getting about 3-4 wedges, mostly peel. Squeeze each piece you sliced off into the salsa. Then squeeze the meat of the lime into the salsa. In my opinion you get FAR more juice from the citrus than using your hands by squeezing a half a lime.


Directions

Using a food processor or blender, combine can of tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic, limes and cilantro. Add 1 TBSP of salt freshly cracked pepper, pulse, and taste. Add more seasoning if desired. You could stop here (add jalepeno, see notes.) and have a fantastic salsa!

For the smokey and hot flavor, open up your can of chipotles and add one at a time to the processor until you get the heat and flavor you like. Sample as you go, very important! When you think you are close, add 1/4 of a chipotle at a time. I add about half a can to mine, but that makes it HOTHOTHOT. You can chill overnight for a nice marinated flavor, or serve immediately! It will last for about 4-5 days, or until it doesn't smell fresh anymore. Keep in mind you are working with fresh ingredients.

Serving Size: about 2 1/2 cups