Habanero Salsa
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Habanero Salsa
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This habanero salsa brings bold, smoky heat with roasted veggies and fresh lime. Perfect for tacos, chips, or whenever I need a fiery kick!
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Ingredients
- 3 habanero peppers stems removed
- 3 tomatoes diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Handle the habanero peppers with care, using gloves if necessary. Remove the stems and roughly chop the peppers. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds.
- In a blender or food processor, add the habanero peppers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, cumin and olive oil.
- Pulse the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Taste the salsa and adjust the salt and lime juice if needed.
- Transfer the salsa to a bowl, cover, and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Handling Habanero peppers: This is a very spicy salsa. If you want to reduce the heat level, carefully cut the pepper open and remove the seeds and white membranes inside.
- This is a very spicy salsa. If you want to reduce the heat level, carefully cut the pepper open and remove the seeds and white membranes inside.
- Wear Gloves: The oils in the peppers can cause a burning sensation on your skin and are difficult to wash off. If you don't have gloves, you can use plastic bags over your hands.
- The oils in the peppers can cause a burning sensation on your skin and are difficult to wash off. If you don't have gloves, you can use plastic bags over your hands.
- Avoid Touching Your Face: Be very careful not to touch your face, especially your eyes, nose, or mouth, while handling habaneros. The oils can cause intense irritation and burning.
- Be very careful not to touch your face, especially your eyes, nose, or mouth, while handling habaneros. The oils can cause intense irritation and burning.
- Use a Sharp Knife: Use a sharp knife to cut the peppers. A dull knife will crush the pepper and release i’s oils that can go into eyes and skin, causing irritation.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the peppers. A dull knife will crush the pepper and release i’s oils that can go into eyes and skin, causing irritation.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
1191mg
(50%)
Potassium
1176mg
(34%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
3668IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
119mg
(132%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1191mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1176mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3668IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 119mg | 132% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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