Ecuadoran Tamarillo Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Ecuadoran Tamarillo Salsa
10 min.
2
27kcal

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Looking for a quick, delicious, and vibrant appetizer to impress your guests? Look no further than this Ecuadoran Tamarillo Salsa! This delightful recipe is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also ready in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for those busy nights or impromptu gatherings. With only 27 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free treat that won't weigh you down.

This salsa is incredibly versatile, serving as a fantastic addition to any antipasti platter, a zesty starter, a satisfying snack, or a bold appetizer to whet your appetite. The star of this dish is the tamarillo, also known as a tree tomato, which hails from Ecuador and imbues the salsa with a unique flavor profile not found in ordinary tomatoes. If you're unable to get your hands on a fresh tamarillo, a small red tomato makes a suitable alternative.

The blend of ingredients is a harmonious marriage of flavors, combining the freshness of cilantro, the zest of lime juice, the richness of olive oil, the crunch of scallions, the heat of a serrano chile, and the unique tang of tamarillo. The result is a salsa that's both refreshing and packed with depth, a perfect accompaniment to a wide range of dishes.

With a simple blend in a blender and a few easy steps, you'll have a bowl of vibrant, flavor-packed Ecuadoran Tamarillo Salsa that's sure to be a hit. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, planning a picnic, or just want a tasty snack, this salsa is a must-try. So why wait? Let's dive into this delicious world of flavors and bring a piece of Ecuador to your table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • large spring onion white green coarsely chopped ( and pale parts only)
  •  serrano chiles fresh with seeds if desired coarsely chopped red (preferably )
  • small tomato fresh red (tree tomato)
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. Halve tamarillo lengthwise, then scoop seeds and flesh into a blender, discarding shell; or coarsely chop tomato and transfer to blender.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt and coarsely purée.

Nutrition Facts

Calories27kcal
Protein7.02%
Fat62.12%
Carbs30.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32
Glycemic Load
0.38
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.1439129872167%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Quercetin
3.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:27.31kcal
1.37%
Fat:2.06g
3.17%
Saturated Fat:0.29g
1.79%
Carbohydrates:2.31g
0.77%
Net Carbohydrates:1.51g
0.55%
Sugar:0.76g
0.84%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4.86mg
0.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.52g
1.05%
Vitamin K:53.94µg
51.37%
Vitamin C:7.01mg
8.49%
Vitamin A:292.11IU
5.84%
Folate:17.06µg
4.27%
Fiber:0.79g
3.17%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.11%
Potassium:82.14mg
2.35%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.35%
Iron:0.41mg
2.29%
Calcium:19.06mg
1.91%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.58%
Magnesium:5.99mg
1.5%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.36%
Copper:0.03mg
1.35%
Phosphorus:10.9mg
1.09%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious