Chipotle Hot Salsa Recipe (Copycat)
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
97 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Chipotle Hot Salsa Recipe (Copycat)
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Chipotle Copycat Hot Salsa Recipe (Red Chili Salsa)- This simple recipe features charred tomatillos, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and a perfect blend of spices. Enjoy its bold flavor and customizable heat, ideal for dipping or enhancing tacos, grilled meats, and more.
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Ingredients
- 12 medium tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
- 5 cloves garlic unpeeled and lightly crushed
- ½ cup packed dried New Mexico chiles stemmed OR, 2-3 tablespoons ground New Mexico chile powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons lime zest from about 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 14.5-ounce can of fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- tortilla chips for serving
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Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Arrange the rinsed tomatillos on a baking sheet. Broil them around 4 inches from the heating element for 10-15 minutes, or until the skins begin to char.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the lightly crushed garlic cloves and dried whole chiles (if using chile powder this will form more of a paste- toasting in the pan will bring out the flavors), sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the garlic turns a light golden color.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the broiled tomatillos, sautéed garlic and chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juice), lime zest, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Taste the salsa, and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve the salsa chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
- Blending Texture: For a chunkier salsa, pulse the blender rather than blending continuously. Blend longer for a smoother texture.
- Resting Time: Let the salsa chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving Suggestion: Besides tortilla chips, serve this salsa with grilled meats, over rice bowls, or as a topping for tacos and quesadillas.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4189IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4189IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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