Pioneer Woman’s Chipotle Salsa is made with tomatoes, green chilies, onion, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, black pepper, cilantro, and smoky chipotle peppers for a zesty accompaniment perfect for any occasion that’s prepared in just 10 minutes!
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Chipotle Salsa Recipe:
- Bursting with bold flavors from chipotle peppers and fresh cilantro.
- Customizable heat level to suit your taste preferences.
- Easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Perfect for parties, snacks, or topping your favorite dishes.
âť“ What Is Pioneer Woman Chipotle Salsa Recipe?
Pioneer Woman’s Chipotle Salsa Recipe combines diced tomatoes, green chilies, diced onion, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, sugar, ground black pepper, and fresh cilantro, with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers for a zesty salsa bursting with flavor.
🍅 Pioneer Woman Chipotle Salsa Ingredients
- Two 15-ounce cans of diced tomatoes
- One 10- or 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 to 3 (depending on your heat tolerance) chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, stems roughly removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
🍛 How To Make Pioneer Woman Chipotle Salsa
- Blend the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, chipotle peppers, black pepper, cilantro, and black pepper in a food processor until thoroughly combined.
- Taste it to see if it needs seasoning.
- Allow the salsa to sit for at least a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to mingle.
đź’ Recipe Tips
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the salsa’s spiciness.
- Allow the salsa to rest for a few hours for the flavors to meld.
- Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor.
🌮 What To Serve With Chipotle Salsa?
Serve Chipotle Salsa with tortilla chips, tacos, quesadillas, grilled meats, or as a topping for nachos, eggs, or baked potatoes.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Chipotle Salsa?
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover chipotle salsa in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate for up to about 2 to 4 weeks.
- In The Freezer: Freeze leftover chipotle salsa in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Chipotle Salsa?
- Stove: Heat gently leftover chipotle salsa over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- Microwave: Pour leftover chipotle salsa into a microwave-safe dish and heat in short 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until heated.
FAQs
Why is the Chipotle salsa so hot?
Chipotle salsa is hot due to the use of chiles de árbol, known for its intense heat and smoky flavor profile.
Is Chipotle salsa red or green?
Chipotle salsa comes in both red and green varieties: medium with tomatillo-green chili and hot with tomatillo-red chili.
What Chipotle salsa is not spicy?
Mild chipotle salsa typically incorporates fresh tomatoes, offering a flavorful option without the intense heat commonly associated with chipotle peppers.
Why is my Chipotle salsa grainy?
The graininess in chipotle salsa could stem from the texture of ingredients or insufficient blending, but not necessarily from its heat level.
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Pioneer Woman Chipotle Salsa Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 10
- Total Fat 0.1g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 256mg
- Potassium 99mg
- Total Carbohydrates 2.4g
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g
- Sugars 1.4g
- Protein 0.6g
Pioneer Woman Chipotle Salsa
Description
Pioneer Woman’s Chipotle Salsa is made with tomatoes, green chilies, onion, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, black pepper, cilantro, and smoky chipotle peppers for a zesty accompaniment perfect for any occasion that’s prepared in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Blend the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, chipotle peppers, black pepper, cilantro, and black pepper in a food processor until thoroughly combined.
- Taste it to see if it needs seasoning.
- Allow the salsa to sit for at least a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to mingle.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the salsa’s spiciness.
Allow the salsa to rest for a few hours for the flavors to meld.
Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor.