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Ghost Pepper Salsa - Recipe

A recipe for spicy ghost pepper salsa made with garden grown ghost peppers, tomato, onion, lime juice and cilantro, all simmered together to let the flavors meld, picante style.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 11 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ghost peppers chopped or more, as desired
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice or use the juice from 1 large lime
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust for salt.
  2. Add the ingredients to a food processor or blender. Process until nice and smooth.
  3. Pour the salsa into a pan and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and simmer at least 15 minutes to let the flavors develop. Cool.
  4. You can serve right away or cover and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to mingle and develop even more. Serve!

Notes

  • Heat Factor: HOT! You'll get a good level of heat with this ghost pepper salsa recipe. Ghost peppers are the original superhot chili pepper. But it's worth it!

Nutrition Information

Calories 11kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 12.1mg (13%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11

% Daily Value*

Calories 11kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.