Chipotle Tomato Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Chipotle Tomato Salsa
45 min.
10
14kcal

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Looking to spice up your appetizer game? Dive into the delightful world of Chipotle Tomato Salsa! This vibrant and versatile salsa is perfect for any gathering, appealing to vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners alike. With its smoky chipotle flavor and fresh cilantro, every bite is bursting with character.

Imagine fresh tomatoes kissed by the heat of the skillet, mingling with the robust taste of garlic and the zesty notes of onion, all harmoniously blended with a touch of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. This salsa doesn’t just sit on the sidelines; it plays a starring role whether you're serving it with tortilla chips, drizzling it over grilled veggies, or using it as a topping on your favorite tacos.

Not only is this recipe a fabulous addition to your antipasti platter, but it's also a healthy option, packing only 14 calories per serving. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you'll find that creating this impressive dish is a breeze. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering Chipotle Tomato Salsa!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon chipotle chiles in adobo sauce canned chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
  •  garlic cloves 
  • pound tomatoes 
  • 0.5 large onion white cut into 4 wedges

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Heat a dry large heavy nonreactive skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until hot, then cook tomatoes, onion, and garlic, turning with tongs, until all are blackened in spots, 10 to 12 minutes. Purée in a blender with chiles and 3/4 teaspoon salt (use caution when blending hot foods). Return to skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, then stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories14kcal
Protein14.36%
Fat6.19%
Carbs79.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.7
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
2.2030435146197%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.31mg
Isorhamnetin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:13.6kcal
0.68%
Fat:0.1g
0.16%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.1%
Carbohydrates:3.03g
1.01%
Net Carbohydrates:2.18g
0.79%
Sugar:1.62g
1.8%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2.92mg
0.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.55g
1.09%
Vitamin C:7.16mg
8.68%
Vitamin A:405.14IU
8.1%
Vitamin K:4.87µg
4.64%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.91%
Potassium:124.14mg
3.55%
Fiber:0.85g
3.41%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.85%
Folate:8.5µg
2.13%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.71%
Copper:0.03mg
1.66%
Magnesium:6.07mg
1.52%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.49%
Phosphorus:14.63mg
1.46%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.44%
Iron:0.2mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious