A wonderful salsa that uses chipotle and ancho. It adds depth to the overall flavor without overpowering the salsa, making it the perfect snacking salsa as well as a great addition to mexican dishes.
Original recipe makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded
1 (1 inch) piece dried ancho chile pepper
1 clove garlic
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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PREP
20 mins
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READY IN
1 hr 20 mins
Directions
- Place the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, chipotle pepper, ancho chile, garlic, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and cumin into a blender. Pulse until the salsa has been finely ground, or to your desired consistency. Let stand at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 14 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Sodium: 299 mg
